Tverskoy Boulevard
Tverskoy Boulevard, the most famous and one of the oldest of Moscow’s boulevards, was created in the 18th century, immediately becoming a popular spot for business meetings and a rendezvous for the high society, men of letters and painters. It remained the only boulevard in Moscow’s Boulevard Ring until the mid-19th century. The luxurious noble estates in Tverskoy hosted balls and theatrical performances.
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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