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Founded in: 1147

Population: 12.3 million

Moscow, founded in the 12th century, is the capital of the Russian Federation and one of the most famous cities in the world. A dynamic city in the 21st century offering some of the best shopping, nightlife, restaurants and culture in the world. Moscow welcomes more than four million tourists each year.

Home to more than 130 nationalities and 12.3 million residents, Moscow serves three international airports and the second most underground subway system in the world. If no one visits Moscow recently, no one visits Moscow.

The city features beautiful architecture and famous cultural landmarks such as the Bolshoi Theater, the Kremlin, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the Tretyakov Gallery, to name a few. Moscow is also home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Kremlin and the Red Square. St. Basil's colorful cathedral in the red square is a symbol of Moscow and Russia.

The Lozniki Stadium is located in the center of the 145-hectare Moscow Olympic Complex, one of the world's largest sports complexes. The Luzhniki Stadium will be the main venue and heart of the FIFA 2018 World Cup, which is used for the opening, semi-final and final matches. The Luzhniki Sports Complex runs along the Moscow River and is situated opposite the beautiful Vorob'evy Hills Natural Park. The observation area of ​​the prestigious Moscow State University overlooks the stadium.

Moscow is surrounded by the towns and districts of the Moscow region. Visitors can travel by bus or train to small Russian cities like Moscow, history and magic explode.