Moscow facts

  • Moscow is the capital and the most populous city of Russia.
  • Moscow is the most populous city on the continent of Europe.
  • The capital of Russia is the 7th largest city proper in the world.
  • The city lies at a height of 30 -35 meters (115 ft) above the Moskva river and about 150 meters (492 ft) above sea level.
  • The Moscow Kremlin is an ancient fortress that is today the residence of the Russian President and of the executive branch of the Government of Russia.
  • Moscow occupies more than 1,000 km² (386 sq mi).
  • Demonym: Moskvitch (Muscovite).
  • More than 10,500,000 people are living in Moscow.
  • The Moscow Metro is second only to Tokyo in terms of ridership.
  • The date of Moscow's founding is accepted to be April 4, 1147.
  • On average Moscow has 1731 hours (72.5 days) of sunshine per year.
  • The city is named after the Moskva river.
  • The city has a humid continental climate with warm, somewhat humid summers and long, cold winters.


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