The University (0) was established by a decree of Russian Empress Elizabeth¹ dated January 25, 1755. The initiative of opening a university (1) to Ivan Shuvalov and Mikhail Lomonosov. The first lessons (2) on April 26. January 25 (3) as Students' Day in Russia. In the 18th century, the University had three facul- ties: philosophy, medicine and law. The University press (4) the most popular newspaper in Imperial Rus- sia - Moskovskie Vedomosti.

Ответ (RU):

1. The initiative of opening a university (1) belonged to Ivan Shuvalov and Mikhail Lomonosov.
2. The first lessons (2) held on April 26.
3. January 25 (3) is still celebrated/is still to celebrate as Students' Day in Russia.
4. The University press (4) published the most popular newspaper in Imperial Russia - Moskovskie Vedomosti.

Перевод (RU):

1. Инициатива открытия университета (1) принадлежала Ивану Шувалову и Михаилу Ломоносову.
2. Первые уроки (2) состоялись 26 апреля.
3. 25 января (3) до сих пор отмечается/еще предстоит отметить как День студентов в России.
4. Университетская типография (4) издавала самую популярную газету в Императорской России — «Московские ведомости».