Lubyanka
The neighbourhood of Lubyanka is the heart and centre of Russian history. Wonderful architecture of the Cathedral of Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God of Sretensky Monastery (XIV century) and brick palace of boyars Khovansky, who were the leaders of the Streltsy uprising in 1862 in Moscow. On Lubyanka there are also: the Polytechnic Museum, the Museum of History of Moscow, the building of the Federal Security Service (former KGB). A monument to victims of Stalin’s political repressions.
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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