Vorobyovy gory (Sparrow hills), Moscow

Vorobyovy gory is a territory situated in the south-west part of Moscow facing Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Vorobyovy gory are considered to be one of the seven hills on which Moscow was built. The hills stretch from mouth of Setun river to Andreevskiy bridge. In the south they border with Neskuchniy garden. Vorobyovy gory are situated almost in the center of the Moscow, just 5.5 km from Kremlin and 13 km from MKAD (Moscow Ring Road). On the top of the Vorobyovy hills there are Moscow State University building complex. Main building of the University is the famous tower-building and it was the highest building in Moscow to the moment it was built in 1953 – its height with spire is 240 meters. The university's viewpoint is located in forward of main building of the Moscow State University and it is one the most popular recreational zones in the city which is enjoyed by Moscow residents and tourists. The height of viewpoint is 80 meters and there you can see a stunning view of Moscow city. Vorobyovy hills territory became the state nature reserve “Vorobyovy gory” in the 1988.