Moscow

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 18.8 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 sq mi), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 sq mi), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 sq mi). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the most populous city in its entirety in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent.
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Some of the key events about Moscow

  • 1147
    The first recorded mention of Moscow in historical chronicles
  • 1480
    Moscow became the capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow after defeating the Mongol-Tatar yoke
  • 1571
    A devastating fire destroyed much of the city during the Russo-Crimean War
  • 1712
    Moscow University, the oldest university in Russia, was founded
  • 1755
    The Bolshoi Theatre, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious opera and ballet theaters, opened
  • 1812
    The city was largely burned and abandoned during Napoleon's invasion of Russia
  • 1851
    The first railway connection between Moscow and St. Petersburg was established
  • 1905
    Violent clashes occurred between protesters and authorities during the Russian Revolution of 1905
  • 1917
    The city experienced significant unrest and violence during the Russian Revolution
  • 1935
    The Moscow Metro, known for its beautiful architecture, began operations
  • 1941
    Moscow was besieged by German forces during World War II, causing widespread destruction
  • 1957
    The World Festival of Youth and Students was held in Moscow, marking a significant cultural opening
  • 1980
    Moscow hosted the Summer Olympics, becoming the first Eastern Bloc country to do so
  • 1990
    The Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City) project was initiated, transforming the city's skyline
  • 1993
    Violent confrontation between government forces and parliamentary supporters resulted in numerous casualties
  • 1999
    A series of apartment bombings killed nearly 300 people and injured hundreds more
  • 2002
    A hostage crisis at the Dubrovka Theater ended with the deaths of 170 people
  • 2010
    Moscow was engulfed in smog from nearby wildfires, causing health issues for residents
  • 2011
    Large-scale protests erupted against alleged electoral fraud in parliamentary elections
  • 2018
    Moscow successfully hosted several matches of the FIFA World Cup, including the opening game and the final

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