Speak about Moscow according to the following plan:

1.   Historical outline of Moscow.

2.   Moscow – the capital of Russia, its largest cultural, political and administrative centre.

3.   Sights of Moscow.  

Moscow is a capital and the largest city of Russia. More than twelve million people live and work here. It has an interesting history and plays a great role in economics and politics of the world. It is an important touristic center and a huge transportation hub. Moscow can be also called a city of contrasts: different people live here, there can be found churches of different faiths, the busy districts are located near the sleeping areas.

Moscow is situated in the center of Eastern European plain, between the Oka and the Volga rivers. Its sizes are more than two thousand square kilometers, including the territory inside and out of the Moscow ring road. The Moscow River flows through the city together with its numerous tributaries. Some of them are hidden into collectors. There are also several lakes and ponds in Moscow