Moscow Destination and Travel Guide

The city of Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation. It has a population of about 10 million people and is an administrative, financial and industrial center of the country.

The city of Moscow was founded in 1183 and gradually rose to power competing with Kiev and Veliky Novgorod for the control of the Russian lands. For over 200 years Moscow ceded its political significance to St. Petersburg following Peter the Great's decree of 1712 to move the Russian capital to St. Petersburg. In 1918 the leader of the Bolsheviks Lenin temporarily moved the capital back to Moscow, and the city remained the Russian capital ever since.

Nowadays, Moscow is home to many architectural monuments and places of interest that will be of primary interest to Russian history enthusiasts. Medieval churches and the constructivist-style buildings of the Stalin regime co-exit with each other in a somewhat peculiar fashion. Star sites include the Moscow Kremlin, the Red Square, and the Tretyakov Art Gallery.

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Public Transportation in Moscow

You will find everything you need to know about getting around Moscow by public transit. If you prefer to explore the city on your own and want to minimize your travel expenses, this section is for you.

For more information visit Moscow: Getting Around

Star Sights of Moscow

Moscow is home to some of Russia's most prominent history and art museums. This section features museum profiles, opening times, addresses, and photos of selected venues.

For more information visit Moscow Top Museums

Moscow Theaters & Circus

Moscow boasts a good selection of musical and drama theaters with the Bolshoi Theater being the most famous Russian theater in the world. The section features recommended venues, their profiles, addresses, and instructions on how to get there.

For more information visit Moscow Theaters & Circus

Foreign Embassies

Addresses and contact phone number of all foreign Embassies located in Moscow.

For more information visit Foreign Embassies

Official capital of Russia

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