Moscow

Moscow is one of those cities that feels like it belongs in a story — and in many ways, it does. Sitting on the Moskva River, this vast, powerful capital has been at the heart of Russian history for centuries. From the enormous cobblestone expanse of Red Square to the fairy-tale swirl of Saint Basil’s Cathedral’s rainbow domes, nearly every corner of Moscow looks like something an artist dreamed up.

The city has serious culture running through it too. The Bolshoi Theatre has amazed audiences with world-class ballet and opera for generations, while the Tretyakov Gallery holds thousands of treasures, including glittering medieval paintings that have survived hundreds of years. And inside the mighty Kremlin walls, you will find grand palaces and a cannon so enormous it was never actually used.

Even getting around Moscow is an experience. The metro stations are so beautifully decorated with mosaics and chandeliers that riding underground feels like passing through a gallery — just one that also gets you to school.

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Quick fact

Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of the largest cities in Europe, sitting on the Moskva River.

Fun fact

Moscow's underground metro system is so ornately decorated with mosaics, chandeliers, and marble that many stations are considered works of art in their own right.

Landmarks

Red Square

This giant cobblestone plaza right in the heart of Moscow is where parades, festivals, and important moments in Russian history have taken place for centuries.

Saint Basil's Cathedral

With its swirling rainbow-coloured onion domes, Saint Basil's Cathedral looks like it jumped straight out of a fairytale book.

The Kremlin

This huge walled fortress is where Russia's leaders work, and it holds beautiful palaces, cathedrals, and even a giant cannon you can't actually fire.