Moscow Aviation Institute

Moscow Aviation Institute is an engineering research university in Moscow, Russia. It is designated as a National Research University. Since its inception the institute has been spearheading advances in aerospace technology both within Russia and worldwide. The university laid emphasis on laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering, specific to the demands of aerospace industry.

During World War II part of the university was evacuated to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Staffs and students continued to work on research and wartime production throughout the war.