Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Moscow-the capital of Russia

Perfect Russia vacations start in Moscow. Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Russian prince Yuri Vladimorovich Dolgorukiy founded Moscow in the 12th century. Beginning from early times Moscow played a prominent role in the history of the country, as many historical events took place there.

During different historical periods, Moscow was repeatedly conquered and destroyed, but every time it was successfully rebuilt. Moscow also suffered greatly from fires, but most of the historical buildings and monuments were preserved.

Nowadays Moscow is one of the largest and busiest cities in the whole country. Moscow has five airports serving international and local flights. The most modern of all airports in Moscow is Domodedovo, which is equipped with modern equipment.

Moscow has always been an industrial and commercial center of Russia. Even in past centuries, it played a very important role in international trade. Moscow was the center of different kinds of enterprises, which gradually moved outside the city. Many of Moscow hotels are located in the city center.

In recent decades many new buildings were built, which stand alongside with old buildings. When you walk across the streets of this busy city, you can come across modern buildings and old ones. Administrative buildings and offices mingle with each other.

For many centuries Moscow has been the cultural center of the country. The city posses the most valuable historical and architectural monuments of world importance, among them the famous Kremlin, Novodevichy Convent, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and surely the Red Square. Most of the historical monuments are being reconstructed and restored. Visit Moscow for perfect Russia vacation.

Moscow regularly hosts major festivals, Olympiads, sports competitions and international contests, some of which have international fame.

Moscow is really the most beautiful city in the world, which receives nearly two million tourists every year.

Posted by Alex at 04:13:57
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