On the cobblestones of the main square of Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography will be a huge map of Russia - the image size of 500 square meters will spread to the main entrance to the university.

on its development will work, students , graduate of the University, as well as professional graffiti artist.

unique cards that she - the first in the country, which will be shown eight federal districts, including the newly formed North-Caucasian . Cartographers call this type of cards "Administrative": a giant painting will also include all regions of Russia with the names of their centers.

«The creation of such maps was preceded by a great work of our scientists - said in an interview correspondent Media Center "National Industry" Rector MIIGAiK Basil Malinnikov. - We had to carefully check the layout, designed by designers, with the existing geographical maps of Russia, to avoid inaccuracies. And the artist, before apply the paint, will use the projection equipment to get the most accurate map ».

According MIIGAiK teachers, this project will not only attraction of the University: the gigantic scale of the map will students and future professionals are truly proud of his country, which hundreds of thousands of times greater than the image that will appear in the University area.

team professional artists who will work to create the chart masterpiece, composed of the best graffiti artists in Moscow - winners of Russian and European competitions for the graffiti, recognized masters of mural painting. True, they admit that "Map of Russia on the pavement" - a complex project for them. Image will be created not on the wall, and on the ground. Therefore, say the artists, students will need help to process the work to prevent errors.

Work on the "Map of Russia on the asphalt will start today at 10.00 in the main square of Moscow State University of Geodesy and cartography.

Sources: mkrf.ru , tvkultura.ru