About Moscow, Russia
Moscow is the political and economic capital of Russia. It is one of the oldest and most sophisticated metropolitan cities in the world. The population of Moscow (over 10m) accounts for around 7% of Russia's population. According to CNN and the latest cost-of-living survey, Moscow now ranks as the world's most expensive city, edging out Tokyo, which ranked No. 1 for four straight years.
City of Moscow
The city is located by the Moskva River which makes Moscow a center of transportation and commerce. The city is home to such well-known landmarks as the Kremlin, Red Square, and St Basil's Cathedral.
Moscow History
The history of Moscow dates back to around 1147, when it is first mentioned in historical records. It became the center of Russia's political power around 1480, when Czar Ivan III ended the control of the Tartars. At the beginning of the 20th century, Moscow was also the center of the Russian Revolution of 1917, which eventually saw the overthrow of Czar Nicholas II... read more
Moscow Brides
Moscow is one of the top cities in the world for billionaires; in 2006, Forbes ranked Moscow second in highest number of billionaires, surpassed only by New York City. In 2004, Russia's thirty-six billionaires held the equivalent of twenty-four percent of Russia's gross domestic product. Nevertheless, a lot of Moscow girls and Moscow brides are seeking foreign husbands. Their motives are very simple: they want to have security which a third-world country cannot offer. There are also more women in Russia than there are men: 58% versus 42% so dating Moscow brides is a possibility for many foreign men.
Moscow Weather & Map
If you are planning to travel to Moscow, you need to check the Weather in Moscow and study the Map of Moscow.
