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Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, is one of the largest megacities in the world with a population of more than 10 million people. This is the most important industrial, financial and business center of the country, as you can see for yourself catalog of organizations of the Tver district.
Moscow is a city with rich historical and cultural traditions that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. The first mention of Moscow in historical chronicles dates back to 1147. At that time, there was a residence of Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Today, a large monument to the founder of Moscow stands on one of the main streets of the Russian capital - Tverskaya.
The oldest part of the city belongs to the buildings of the era of Tsar Ivan IV, who went down in history under the name Grozny. During his rule, intensive construction began, and religious and cultural life experienced an unprecedented rise. Unfortunately, several devastating fires caused serious damage to Moscow. Very few of the buildings that were built have survived.
Most of the sights of the city are architectural monuments built in the XV-XVIII centuries, but there are also earlier buildings: some of the Kremlin cathedrals, monasteries, houses of boyars and princes. Substantial changes occurred during the reign of Peter I, who in 1712 moved the capital of Russia to the city he built, St. Petersburg. By 1918, Moscow had restored its status as the Russian capital.
Moscow played a decisive role in the victory of Russia during the invasion of Napoleon's troops in 1812. The events of those days are recreated in the Borodino Panorama Museum - which is included in the itinerary of all tours around the Russian capital. After the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon's army, entering Moscow, found that its inhabitants had left the city. They left together with the retreating Russian troops, burning their houses so that they would not fall into the hands of the French conquerors. The one-month stay of Napoleon's army in the destroyed city forced it to leave Moscow, and then Russia.
By the end of the XNUMXth century, the role of Moscow in the cultural life of Russia grew, numerous museums appeared, art galleries were built, and new theaters were opened. Among them is the Museum of Fine Arts. A.S. Pushkin, Tretyakov Gallery, Bolshoi and Maly Theaters.
The main changes in the architectural appearance of Moscow occurred in the years after the establishment of Soviet power, when many old buildings were destroyed to the ground, and new ones appeared in a typical Soviet architectural style. Among them are seven high-rise buildings, called Stalin's high-rises.
Over the last decade, Moscow has undergone significant changes. Those who last visited the city 10 years ago will definitely notice many positive changes. Most of the historical monuments are completely reconstructed, including the Church of the Holy Savior, Resurrection Gate and others. Pedestrian and park areas with a large number of souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants, and hotels are equipped for tourists and guests of the city.
Public transport is very convenient and inexpensive in Moscow. The Moscow Metro is the fastest way to get anywhere in the city, and in addition, it is a highly artistic object: its 160 stations, each with a unique design, make them interesting places to visit. This is evidenced by the awards received by the Moscow Metro at international exhibitions in Brussels and Paris.
Moscow is the main gateway to Russia, and the starting point for most excursion routes around the country: St. Petersburg, the ancient cities of the so-called "Golden Ring of Russia", Siberia, Baikal, the Caucasus, the Trans-Siberian Highway, the Altai Territory.
