 | Moscow Today Moscow, capital of Russia, is one of the largest metropolises in the world with an ever growing population. Moscow is a place where life is constantly on the move- a fact which is reflected in the opening of new restaurants, clubs and shopping malls ever so often. It is a perfect fusion of ancient meets modern. Juxtaposed with the Cathedrals built as early as the 11th century and other historic structures such as the Kremlin and Museums, are other recently built chic and modern structures. Moscow is quite simply the historical, cultural, political as well as financial capital of Russia. |
 | Moscow back then Moscow, historically, was the foundation of the Russian state. Ivan the Great following the Mongol invasion of areas surrounding Moscow, warded of these invaders and consolidated the Russian state from Moscow. Moscow as a city grew in different stages so that city walls were constantly being knocked down and rebuilt so as to encompass newly acquired areas. Moscow progressed through distinct historical phases- each of these manifests itself in the architecture of the buildings. Czarist rule brought with it beautiful and ornate, |
 | Baltschug Kempinski Moscow This hotel is located in the neighborhood of Zamoskvorechie on the Moscow River. The hotel was built |  | Hotel Savoy This hotel is located near Kremlin and Red Square. It was built in 1912 and has a wonderful ambience |
 | Moscow Marriott This hotel was opened in 1995 and has a central location. Contrary to appearances it is also one of |  | Hotel Metropol This hotel is located in the vicinity of the Kremlin and Red Square. It was built in 1901 and provid |
 | Park Hyatt Ararat This hotel is located in the neighborhood of the Kremlin and Red Square. It is the archetypal 21st C |  | East- West Hotel This hotel enjoys a central location and has an extremely peaceful ambience. In room faciliti |
 | GUM This shopping centre is located in the vicinity of the Red Square. It is the most famous of Moscow's |  | Okhotny Ryad This is another of Moscow's famous shopping malls. It is located right outside the Kremlin and a ran |
 | The Arbat While much of what is sold here is over priced and readily available in other shopping areas, a few |  | Eliseyevsky Magazin This is a food emporium where expensive chocolates, vodkas, cookies and salted herring are available |
 | Central House of Artists Artists have put up their creations for sale on the ground floor of the museum. Address: 1 |  | Pyatniskaya Street This area is unique and quite eclectic since it is consists of a number of small shops and galleries |
 | International Peace Marathon This was a tradition set in place 27 years ago. Two marathons are run; the first is a 10 km race aro |  | White Nights Festival This is a cultural event which is not exclusive to any one part of the city. There are multiple venu |
 | Moscow flim festival The Moscow International Film Festival is one of Russia's biggest film festivals. It has taken place |  | Pushkin's Birthday Russia's famed poet's birthday is marked by attending literary gatherings and readings of his work a |
 | Moscow International Motor Show This show is held every year at the Crocus Expo in Moscow. This is a tradition which began almost 12 |  | Russian Open This golf tournament in Russia is held annually. The venue is usually the Le Meridian Moscow Country |
 | Yolky Palky This restaurant is unique in that customers are allowed to plate up fresh ingredients from a bar and |  | Donna Clara This restaurant offers quality food at affordable prices. Appetizing pastas, meat dishes, salads and |
 | Carré Blanc Located in an 18th century mansion; this French restaurant is accompanied by a café which is reason |  | Krasnaya ploschad This restaurant is located in the centre of Moscow and customers get a breathtaking view of Moscow f |
 | Okhotny Ryad Shopping Centre The food court in this famous shopping mall is a good option for those on a budget and those traveli |  | Mama Zoya This restaurant is especially interesting because of what its location has to offer- it is a boat re |
 | Fast Facts Location:Located on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia. Local City Name: Moscow Area: 1,081 sq km Dialing code: +7 Area Code: 495 Emergency Numbers: Fire: 01 Police: 02 Ambulance: 03 Population: 10,409,200 Languages: Russian, English Time zone: GMT +3 (Last Sunday in October - last Sunday in March: GMT +4) Currency: Russian Ruble (RUR) The RUR is divided into 100 kopeks Average January Temperatures: - 13°C (- 9°F) Average July Temperatures: 18°C (64°F) Annual Rainfall: 24.3 inches |
