Two-volume anniversary encyclopedia "Moscow Conservatory..." - the first domestic encyclopedic publication with such a share of details covering the history (since its foundation in 1866) and the current state of the largest Russian music university. The first volume of the encyclopedia is thematic, includes articles-essays on the history of the conservatory, its structure - educational (faculties, departments, library, etc.), administrative (departments, departments, administrative services, etc.), her pedagogical and methodological achievements (specializations - classes and training disciplines), concert practice (performing groups and concert halls), scientific (research and scientific and creative centers), publishing (editorial and publishing structures) activities and public life, about the complex of buildings of the conservatory and their decoration, decor and architecture.