Kazan Federal University

The main building of the architectural ensemble of the Kazan Federal University built in 1825 located a kilometre from the Kremlin, at the time was considered one of the best of its kind in the city. Since then, it has undergone many changes: behind the building there is now an astronomical observatory, an anatomical theater, and the Rector's house alongside other buildings encircling the campus. The main role in the initial design of the building was undertaken by the famous Russian mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky. During its time the University has trained hundreds of leading scientists who have gone on to become world renowned leaders in their fields, and within its walls, scientific schools have been created that have gone on to receive world recognition. Presently, the main building of the University, which is the embodiment of the student spirit of Kazan, houses the Law Faculty of KFU.