MOSCOW
the capital of the Russian Federation
Moscow – is the largest city in Russia. Population - 10 million inhabitants. Territory of Moscow - 890 square kilometers. To cross the capital from the north to the south, have to drive about 45 kilometers from east to west - almost 40 kilometorov.
In 3600 the city avenues, squares, streets, alleys and embankments, 357 bridges, 110 underpasses, dozens of museums, libraries, theaters and more than 30 170 sites.
Moscow was founded in 1147
Prince Yuri Dolgoruky.
The city is located between the Oka and the Volga, on the river Moscow.
Meeting with Moscow does not leave anyone indifferent. There are always thousands of tourists from around the world. They all begin to explore the city from the Red Square.
Visit the Kremlin, ride the subway, make walks around Moscow by waterbus, visit theaters, museums and exhibitions, participate in the festivities.
RED SQUARE
This is the main square in Moscow. It is located in the city center. Here you can see the walls of the Kremlin, Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, Historical Museum. There are national holidays.
Стены Кремля
Красная площадь
RED SQUARE
St. Basil's Cathedral
Construction of the temple began in 1555 to the glory of Russian arms, and in memory of all who died on the battlefield. The temple was built on the site of the Church of the Holy Trinity.
Legend says that after he saw Ivan the Terrible built church, he ordered to blind architects (the Faster and Barma) to more in one place is not a temple was built, equal in beauty with St. Basil's Cathedral.
KREMLIN
Worth seeing beautiful cathedrals of the Kremlin, Grand Kremlin Palace, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell.
Царь-пушка
Cathedral of the Assumption
The Grand Kremlin Palace
Царь -колокол
Moscow's main street
Tverskaya Street - the main street of Moscow.
There are many beautiful large shops, hotels and restaurants.
Arbat Street
There are many old houses. On Arbat meet young people. They sing songs, read poetry, visiting art exhibitions, street, going to the cafe.
MOSCOW METRO
Арбатская
Number of metro stations - 170 Some :
Таганская
Комсомольская
Киевская
Tretyakov Gallery
Tretyakov Gallery is one of the largest museums in the world. Museum exhibits cover the period from the 10th to the 20th century and all areas of Russian painting - from icons to avant-garde.
Gallery is named after its founder Pavel Tretyakov. Young Moscow merchant in the second half of the XIX century began to collect paintings of Russian artists. When he already had a large collection, he opened a gallery and gave it to the city of Moscow.
Masterpieces State Tretyakov Gallery
Ivan Aivazovsky "Rainbow" in 1837 Tretyakov Gallery
CENTRAL PARK RECREATION Gorky
Cultural Park – one of the main destinations for cultural recreation in Moscow. It was opened in 1928. Annually "cheer" from 1 to 2 million people. The reason for such popularity is huge (especially for the center of Moscow) the amount of greenery and plenty of attractions - all this makes a simple walk in the park an unforgettable adventure..
Monument to Maxim Gorky Park
CENTRAL PARK RECREATION MI. Gorky
The park is located on the right bank of the Moscow River. The park stadium, tennis courts, boat stations, many attractions. Here you can relax.
Moscow State University MV Lomonosov
Moscow University, the oldest Russian university. It was founded in 1755.
OTHER PLACES TO MOSCOW
historical Museum
Novodevichy Convent
Large Theatre