Moscow[ a ] is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, [ 6 ] over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, [ 7 ] and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. [ 14 ] .

5 days ago · Moscow, city, capital of Russia since the late 13th century. It is not only the political center of Russia but also the country’s most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital.

Moscow (/ ˈmɒskoʊ / MOS-koh, US chiefly / ˈmɒskaʊ / MOS-kow; [9][10] Russian: Москва, tr. Moskva, IPA: [mɐskˈva] (listen)) is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city is on the Moskva River in Central Russia.

The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million.

3 days ago · A helicopter of Russian Emergency Situations Ministry stands near an upscale residential block in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, where the blast has killed one person and wounded four others, Russian news agencies say. (Moscow News Agency via AP)

Moscow (Russian: Москва́, romanized: Moskva, IPA:) is the capital of Russia and the country's economic, financial, educational, and transportation center. It is located on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia.

Moscow was the capital of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1918, which then became the Soviet Union (1922 to 1991), and since 1991 has served as capital of the Russian Federation.

Jan 26, 2025 · Like most other Russian towns, Moscow was captured and burned by the Tatars (Mongols) in their great invasion of 1236–40, and its princes had to accept Mongol suzerainty. It soon recovered, though the Tatars sacked it once again in 1293.

The spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox church for more than 600 years, it is a political, industrial, transportation, and cultural centre. Its most notable structure is the Kremlin, a medieval fortress on the Moskva with Red Square along its eastern wall.

May 4, 2024 · In addition to its plethora of historical and cultural tourist attractions, Moscow is home to world-class museums, theaters and art galleries. Renowned for its performing arts, fantastic ballets and amazing circus acts, catching a show while in Moscow is a must.