President attends opening of Moscow university branch's new campus
The Moscow State University Baku branch's new campus was opened Wednesday in a ceremony attended by President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.
Rector of Moscow State University named after Mikhail Lomonosov, academician Viktor Sadovnichiy and rector of University's Baku branch, Professor Nargiz Pashayeva informed the Azerbaijani President and the First Lady that the construction of the new campus had started in 2010.
The President and his spouse familiarized themselves with the conditions provided in the campus, which has advanced teaching aids, technological novelties, an extensive library, a conference hall, a cafeteria, and a student center.
The President and First Lady viewed the stands on the ground floor with photos of the old Baku and old Moscow.
After viewing the new campus, President Aliyev made a speech at the opening ceremony.
Moscow State University principal Sadovnichiy and principal of the Baku branch Pashayeva addressed the attendees as well.
Further, the President and First Lady familiarized themselves with the indoor game room, the swimming pool and training devices installed in the campus.
Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the conditions at the new
campus.
The MSU Baku branch was opened in January 2008 under a decree of
the Azerbaijani President.
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