Tver Street is not very far from Mokhovaya Street where Moscow University is located, about half a Russian mile away, taking less than ten minutes on foot.
Arthur disembarked in front of Moscow University mainly to see if this highest academic institution in Russia is as ridiculous as Herzen described.
According to Herzen, ever since Moscow University experienced several student movements, Tsar Nicholas I regarded it as a thorn in his side. To properly educate these restless students, the Tsar dispatched Russia's most skilled writer in warfare, Major General Pisarev, to serve as the Academic Director of Moscow University.
And since Pisarev took charge, hardly a day passed without him tormenting the students.
He first required the students to collectively wear uniforms and carry sabers, under the guise of: militarized management to strengthen discipline.
