Kazan University

More precisely Kazan (Volga region) Federal University is one of the oldest universities in Russia. Founded in 1804 by Alexander it hosted many famous students such as Nikolai Lobachevsky, known as the creator of non-Euclidean geometry and a father of eighteen children. With time, he became the rector of the university. Also Marian Kowalski – a Russian astronomer of Polish descent attended this school. As well as Leo Tolstoy – “this” Tolstoy, and Lenin – also “this one”. The last two did not complete their education at the University of Kazan. Tolstoy’s academic failures in some way led to explore the intellectual work by himself. In the near future he became a writer. Lenin was expelled from the university after three months of studying law due to his involvement in revolutionary circles. Contrary to Tolstoy,  he continued to follow that path. He became a “revolutioner” and the leader of the USSR. Despite short stay at the university memorabilia related to both well-known figures occupy a large part of the local museum showcases.