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Moscow,
Russia’s jewel
Diverse and contradictory, to the image of a vibrant Russia, Moscow is lavish, loud,
flourishing. It combines Orthodox churches and multicolored steeples, paradise
of consumption and vestiges of the Stalinist architecture. Located on the Moskova
river (in English Moscow river), it is also known as the most populated city in Europe.
Moscow, a multifaceted city une
ville aux multiples visages
domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral, the
the most beautiful Russian Orthodox
urbanized over the centuries, it becomes
Lenin Mausoleum and other symbols of
monuments. It is possible to visit the
a source of national pride, symbol of the
Political, scientific, historical, architectural
Moscow’s thrilling past.
Armoury Palace, the Ivan the Great Bell
Russian people’s resistance, after the final
and commercial centre of Russia,
Tower, the Annunciation Cathedral, the
downfall of the first Napoleon. Starting
Moscow is a city of contrasts. With its 10
The Kremlin
“Moscow Archaeology“ collection, or
from 1918, Red Square becomes the
million inhabitants, it combines old and
Mythical fortress and symbol of Russia,
the Assumption Cathedral which is the
symbol of the Communist Revolution,
modern. Largest city in population and
the Kremlin is a complete city, with its
tallest, most ancient and most important
preferred place for military parades.
land area in Europe, it is today a major
palaces, its stockpiles and its churches,
church of the Kremlin. The resplendent
Today, the former identity of Red Square
global hub.
a medieval castle that links the modern
domes of churches and cathedrals, the
is restored. It represents the historical and
The city has played a great role in
country to its legendary past. The Kremlin,
elegant shapes of white stone palaces,
political heart of a new Russia. Shaped
Russia’s history : it was the great capital
mythical seat of the Russian power, has
surrounded by huge crenelated walls
like a rectangle, it is bordered to the
of the Grand Duchy of Moscow, then
seen the most diverse regimes. It was the
flanked by towers, show the greatness
south by the Kremlin, to the north by the
the capital of the Russian Empire before
place where Tsars were crowned, then
and glory of the country. The Kremlin is
famous shop Goum. To the east, there
Peter the Great transferred it to the new
the seat of Soviet power. Nowadays, it
Russia’s heart, the home of its centuries-
is St. Basil’s Cathedral, erected during
city of Saint-Petersbourg. In 1918, it
is the residence of the President of the
old history and artistic traditions.
the 16th century under Ivan the Great. It
became once more the capital of the
Russian Federation. Inextricably linked
young Russian Soviet Socialist Republic
to the major historical and political
Red Square
in Moscow with its polychrome bulbs and
and later the capital of the Union of
events in Russia since the 13th century,
Vast 52 000 m² esplanade for pedestrians,
its twisted domes that evoke the Tales of
Soviet Socialist Republics. It is also
the Kremlin was built between the 14th
Red Square owes its name to the colour
the Arabian Nights. To the west, we go
known for its rich architectural heritage.
and the 17th century by exceptional
of its tiles, but also to the meaning of the
for a visit of the Museum of History. In
There are many sites to visit : its
Russian and foreign architects. At the
word “red“ in Russian : beautiful. It is one of
its centre, there is the Lenin Mausoleum
subway stations fabulously decorated,
foot of its ramparts, on Red Square,
the most renowned squares in the world.
and Place of Skulls. Several centuries of
the Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine
stands St. Basil’s Cathedral, one of
Built under Ivan III during the 12th century,
history in an enchanting colourful place. I
surely is the most enchanting monument
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