Russia experienced a lot of upheavals throughout its history. Moscow is a city which shows it perfectly. Founded in the early 12th century, it was the capital at the time of the tsars until 1712. Nevertheless, Moscow was still glorious. After the revolution of 1917 it became the capital again. The Soviets did their best to give evidence of their power. Nowadays, Moscow is firmly rooted in the twenty-first century and looks to the future. The monuments of eclectic architecture such as the Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, the GUM, Stalinist skyscrapers, modern ones and also those of Moscow City go well with each other. Travelling to Moscow is travel back in time which will help you understand the complexities of Russia. It will also give you an opportunity to understand the Slavic soul and meet different people. Moscow will leave you with no doubts in your mind that this vast country is worth exploring.
Country: Russia,
Location: Western Russia,
Status: capital,
Population: 11 514 300 inhabitants (2010 Census),
Area: 1 081 sq km,
Rivers: Moskva,
Climate: continental. Cold winter, hot and humid summer. Spring and summer are short.
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Accommodation Moscow Landmarks Moscow Airports Domodedovo Airport (dme), Sheremetyevo Airport (svo), Vnukovo Airport (vko) Railway Stations Belorussky Railway Station, Kazansky Railway Station, Kievsky Railway Station, Kursky Railway Station, Leningradsky Railway Station, Paveletsky Railway Station, Rizhsky Railway Station, Savelovsky Railway Station, Yaroslavsky Railway Station
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