Interesting facts about "Moscow - The Third Rome"

Moscow is Russia's capital city and is the largest city in the country. As of January 1, 2010, Moscow's population was 10,562,099, which also makes it one of the top ten largest cities in the world. Because of its size, Moscow is one of the most influential cities in Russia and dominates the country in politics, economics and culture among other things.

The Moscow Metro is considered as the most beautiful underground on the earth. It’s not just a convenient way to move around the city, but also is one of its main sights, a cultural spot, where even guided tours are held annually.

Getting Around the City

1. Named After Moskva River

2. The Seven Sisters

In Moscow, there are seven buildings that look exactly the same. They are two hotels, two administrative buildings, two blocks of flats, and the Moscow State University. Interestingly, they are called “Stalin’s skyscrapers” or the “Seven Sisters.” These buildings are

1. Moscow State University
2. Hotel Ukraina
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4. Leningradskaya Hotel
5. Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building
6. Kudrinskaya Square Building
7. Red Gates Administrative Building

3. The Most Beautiful Underground On Earth

4. “Moscow Doesn’t Believe In Tears”

5. Least Unemployment Rate

6. The Highest In Europe

Ostankino Tower is the T.V. and Radio tower situated in Moscow. It is the highest TV tower in Europe. It is 540.1 meters tall.

Climate in Moscow

Moscow is located in the middle of the continent, so the temperature is contintal, which means hot weather in Summer and cold weather in Winter.
The hottest months are July and August, when the temperatures can reach +30-35 celcius. They are followed by mild September, which turns into Indian Summer - the last warm days of the year usually in the end of the month. October sees the Autumn starting and the temperatures can go down to zero by the end of the month.

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