# Moscow State University Branch in Dushanbe

> education organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

**Wikidata**: [Q4483859](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4483859)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/moscow-state-university-branch-in-dushanbe

## Summary
Moscow State University Branch in Dushanbe is a branch campus of Moscow State University (M.V. Lomonosov) located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Established in 2009, it is an educational institution and campus offering university-level programs under the Moscow State University affiliation.

## Key Facts
- Founded (inception): 2009.
- Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan; coordinates 38.579437 N, 68.789978 E.
- Institutional type: university, educational institution, and campus.
- Official website: https://www.msu.tj/.
- Aliases (Russian): "Филиал Московского государственного университета имени М.В. Ломоносова в городе Душанбе" and "Филиал МГУ имени М. В. Ломоносова в Душанбе".
- Identifiers: ROR ID 050a13t43; ISNI 0000000405760885; GRID ID grid.501956.e; Ringgold ID 328302; Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/12q4x0btt; Wikimapia ID 40194465.
- Headquarters / located in: Dushanbe (listed as headquarters and located_in).
- Social media and channels: Facebook group handle msu.tj1; Instagram accounts msutj_official and msu.tj; YouTube channel ID UCR0uDSbZaqggKZEeBDy_RHg (channel name: Филиал МГУ в городе Душанбе), YouTube handle филиалмгувгородедушанбе.
- Wikipedia language presence: Tajik (tg); sitelink_count: 1.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Moscow State University Branch in Dushanbe?
A: It is a branch campus of Moscow State University (M.V. Lomonosov) operating as a university-level educational institution in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

### Q: Where is the branch located and how can I find it?
A: The branch is in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, at coordinates 38.579437 N, 68.789978 E. Its official website is https://www.msu.tj/.

### Q: When was the Dushanbe branch established?
A: The branch's inception year is recorded as 2009.

### Q: Does the branch have official online and social media presences?
A: Yes. It lists an official website (https://www.msu.tj/), Facebook group handle msu.tj1, Instagram accounts msutj_official and msu.tj, and a YouTube channel with ID UCR0uDSbZaqggKZEeBDy_RHg.

## Why It Matters
Moscow State University Branch in Dushanbe represents an international campus presence of a major Russian university within Tajikistan’s capital. As an institution formally classified as a university and campus, it provides a locally based option for higher education under the Moscow State University affiliation. The branch’s establishment in 2009 and maintained digital footprint — an official website, social media accounts, and an active YouTube channel — indicate an ongoing institutional presence in Dushanbe. Its formal identifiers (ROR, ISNI, GRID, Ringgold) and mapped coordinates make it discoverable and verifiable in academic, bibliographic, and location databases. For students, researchers, and stakeholders in Tajikistan and the region, the branch serves as a recognizable institutional node connected to Moscow State University, enabling access to programs and institutional relationships without needing to relocate to the main campus.

## Notable For
- Being the Moscow State University (M.V. Lomonosov) branch campus located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
- Officially recorded inception year of 2009.
- Presence in academic and library identifier systems (ISNI 0000000405760885, ROR 050a13t43, GRID grid.501956.e, Ringgold 328302).
- Active online presence including an official website and multiple social media channels, plus a dedicated YouTube channel (ID UCR0uDSbZaqggKZEeBDy_RHg).
- Geolocated campus with precise coordinates (38.579437, 68.789978) and a listed headquarters in Dushanbe.

## Body

### Overview
- Name (English): Moscow State University Branch in Dushanbe.
- Aliases (Russian): Филиал Московского государственного университета имени М.В. Ломоносова в городе Душанбе; Филиал МГУ имени М. В. Ломоносова в Душанбе.
- Instance of: university; educational institution; campus.
- Wikidata description: education organization in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

### Founding and Status
- Inception year: 2009.
- Classified as a branch campus of Moscow State University (M.V. Lomonosov) by its aliases and institutional type.
- Headquarters: Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

### Location and Coordinates
- City: Dushanbe.
- Country: Tajikistan.
- Coordinates: latitude 38.579437, longitude 68.789978.

### Identifiers and Profiles
- ISNI: 0000000405760885.
- ROR ID: 050a13t43.
- GRID ID: grid.501956.e.
- Ringgold ID: 328302.
- Wikimapia ID: 40194465.
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/12q4x0btt.
- Sitelink count (Wikidata): 1.
- Wikipedia language presence: Tajik (tg).

### Online Presence and Media
- Official website: https://www.msu.tj/.
- Facebook: handle msu.tj1 (group URL recorded).
- Instagram: msutj_official; msu.tj.
- YouTube:
  - Channel ID: UCR0uDSbZaqggKZEeBDy_RHg.
  - Channel name/title qualifiers: "Филиал МГУ в городе Душанбе".
  - Channel start time recorded: 2019-12-09.
  - YouTube handle: филиалмгувгородедушанбе (with a recorded point-in-time reference).

### Classification Details
- Listed as an academic institution for further education (university class).
- Functions as a campus and educational organization within Dushanbe.

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## References

1. GRID Release 2019-02-17
2. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
3. [Source](https://www.facebook.com/groups/msu.tj1/)
4. YouTube API