With more than 12 million inhabitants, Moscow is a world epicentre for economic, political, and cultural activity. Rich in history, the city dates back to the 12th century. Throughout its long past, Moscow has served as home to some of the world’s most well-known leaders, scientists, artists and politicians. The former capital of the Soviet Union and the largest city in Russia, this major metropolis contains several breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as, the Mercury City Tower, now the tallest structure in Europe. Warm up with a hot bowl of borscht, the traditional soup made from beetroot and be sure to sample some of the finest vodka the world has to offer!
Location: In Western Russia a.k.a. ‘European Russia’.
Moscow can be found on the Moskva River in Western Russia along with Russia’s second largest city, St. Petersburg. With more than 40 percent of its territory covered by greenery, Moscow is considered one of the greenest cities in all of Europe. It’s ‘Ring Roads’, which circle the city centre at various distances, make driving in Moscow simple. And its metro system, the 4th largest in the world, makes getting to all parts of the city easy. Moscow is also home to four international airports, nine railway stations, multiple trams, and a monorail.