Vorobyovy Gory
A wonderful panorama of Moscow and a splendid view of the Moskva River open from the height of the Vorobyovy Gory. It is here that the picturesque natural reserve the Vorobyovy Gory is situated. Nearby there is the main university of the country – Moscow State University. On of the best sport complexes in Europe – Luzhniki is also a sight. Vernadski Avenue, which formed in the middle of the previous century, today is a kinds of visiting card of the capital. The largest in the world circus and the famous Children’s Musical Theatre are situated here.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital city of the Russian Federation. The population of this megalopolis exceeds 10 million. The first reference to Moscow dates from 1147. Its founder is traditionally considered to be Vladimir-Suzdal Grand Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Moscow is renowned for its cultural heritage. The Kremlin, one of the world’s most beautiful architectural ensembles, is now the residence of the Russian president.
The Red Square is the site of the Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed, the renowned masterpiece of Russian architecture. Moscow is well known for its theatres and museums including the Bolshoi Theatre, a world-leading opera and ballet venue, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the State Tretyakov Gallery.
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