Fun facts about Moscow
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The name Moscow is thought to be derived from the Moskva River, possibly signifying a river at a wetland or marsh.
Moscow
Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area.
From the “Etymology” section
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Moscow was first mentioned in chronicles in 1147 as part of the principality of Rostov-Suzdal.
Moscow
Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
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The highest point in Moscow is Teplostan Upland, which reaches 255 metres (837 feet).
Moscow
Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area.
From the “Geography” section
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Moscow is one of the few cities with paleontological monuments of world significance on its territory.
Moscow
Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area.
From the “Paleontology” section
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In 1547, Ivan the Terrible was crowned in Moscow as the first tsar of all Russia.
Moscow
Russia
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: U.S. Department of State · Public Domain