Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and the administrative center of the Moscow region, it is also the largest Russian city with over 12 million residents. Moscow is located on the Moskva River in the European part of the country. Most historians agree that this river gave its name to the city. The Moscow Metro is considered to be one of the most beautiful underground systems in the world. Indeed, many of the stations have beautiful murals on the walls.There is a great variety of landmarks in Moscow, some of them were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The most famous are: the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Armoury Chamber. If you’re planning to stay in Moscow for a while, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts and The Tretyakov Gallery.There are many theaters, monuments, parks, squares and theaters in Moscow. For example, there are more than 150 theaters that produce shows of various genres (the Taganka Theater, Lenkom Theatre, Sovremennik Theater). Moscow offers an exciting nightlife. A lot of the clubs open their doors for people who want to relax and dance all night.Many people do not know that the length of all streets in this city put together is more than 4350 kilometers. There are a lot of hotels that offer rooms in various price categories. However, some of the hotels are considered to be the most expensive hotels in the world. Ostankino Tower is deemed to be the highest in Europe (540 meters), but it takes the 8th place in the world.
