Monday 29 November 2010

Russia - Moscow


Moscow is the capital, the most populous city of Russia.
Moscow is situated on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District of European Russia. In the course of its history the city has served as the capital of a progression states, from the medieval Grand Duchy of Moscow and the subsequent Tsardom of Russia to the Soviet Union. Moscow is the site of the Moscow Kremlin, an ancient fortress that is today the residence of the Russian President and of the executive branch of the Government of Russia. The Kremlin is also one of several World Heritage Sites in the city. Both chambers of the Russian parliament (the State Duma and the Federation Council) also sit in Moscow.

Kremlin-Assumption Cathedral

Kremlin-Spasskaya Tower

Red Square-Lenin Mausoleum

Pushkin Statue

Ostankino TV Tower


Kremlin-Basil Cathedral

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