Moscow is the largest center and the capital of Russia. The city has a centuries-old history. The first mention of Moscow dates back to the 12th century AD. The founder of the city is Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. The name Moscow comes from the same river, which flows through the city.
For its long history of existence, the city was repeatedly conquered, burnt, but always reborn and rebuilt. The beauty of Moscow can not be overestimated. Its picturesque streets and districts have become an integral part of many literary works.
The architecture of Moscow is striking in its diversity and uniqueness. Until now, buildings and structures of many centuries have been preserved. A number of architectural monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most outstanding are the Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin, the Novodevichy and the Donskoy Monasteries, the royal and nobiliary manors Tsaritsyno, Ostankino, Kuzminki. Known to the whole world is the Bolshoi Theater. All monuments can not be listed.
Moscow is rich in parks and museums, theaters and art galleries. This is the center of Russia's cultural and economic life. It houses the most famous Russian institutes and universities, boards of many banks, large Russian firms, representative offices of foreign companies. The capital of Russia enjoys increasing popularity among tourists. Also, Moscow is the center of political life. Here the State Duma sits and the main residence of the President of the Russian Federation is located.
Today Moscow is a modern European metropolis with a multi-million population. It is rapidly developing and becoming more beautiful.