Basics of a city #2 - Moscow

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Moscow is a very important city because it laid the foundation of modern Russia. It plays an important role in Russia's daily life - whether its the modern buildings, Kremlin, political sites, historical sites, or just anything worth seeing. Back during the time of the Middle Ages, Moscow was a huge city of trade - often trading with anyone around them. It became the capital of Russia in 1991, after the USSR split. The leader of Russia, as well as many other important people, live in the city. It is a very lively city and definitely worth going - just make sure you don't run in to the gaurds!

Population: 12.5m

Area: 989.0 sq mi

Country: Russia

District: Central

Time zone: UTC +3 MSK

Climate: Humid Contitnental

Highest elevation: 837 feet

Founded: ~1170

Government type: City Duma

Mayor: Sergey Sobyanin

Language: Russian

Demonym: Muscovite

Website: https://www.mos.ru/en/

Nicknames: The Third Rome, Whitestone One

1. Moscow is one of the most expensive cities on earth.

2. Moscow is actually named after a river

3. The millionth citizen of Moscow was born in 1897

4. Arbat street is the oldest street in Moscow

5. Moscow State University is the world’s largest university building

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