Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation. It was founded in 1147 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky. This wonderful Russian city is famous for its many places of interest.
Red Square is the Kremlin. The Kremlin in Russia is one of the most ancient parts of Moscow city. It is considered as a symbol of whole Russia. The Kremlin is a center of Russian State, cultural sight, residence of Russian Federation president. There are many historical and religious places, located inside the complex, for example, the Armory Chamber, Sobornaya Square, Cathedral of the Archangel, Ivan the Great Bell Ensemble. In 1990 the Kremlin was included to the list of UNESCO.
most famous theatre in Russia’s capital is Bolshoi Theatre.
2-3 ballets and 3-4 different operas are shown there each year. Repertory is focused on classical works of world famous composers – Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi.
known Russian Cathedral is situated on the opposite side
of the Red Square. St. Basil Cathedral was built in sixteenth century during the reign of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible. There is a legend about this cathedral. After Tsar saw the finished masterpiece he ordered to blind the architects so that they couldn’t such a wonderful building anywhere else.
of Moscow represents a vast collection on every phase
of the Russian history. It is situated on the Red Square and offers many exhibitions, displaying country from antiquity times until the twenty-first century. The museum is one of the most popular sights in Moscow.