Moscow Gallery

Quick facts about Moscow

• Area over : 1,091 sq km
• Location :European part of Russian Federation, between the Oka and the Volga Rivers, on the Moskva River.
• Geographic coordinates : 55 45 N, 37 37 E
• Population approx ;10,407,000 (2005 est.)
• Foundation :1147, by Duke Yuri Dolgorukiy
• Climate :The climate varies from intensely cold winters to swelteringly hot summers.
• UTC/GMT :Offset UTC/GMT + 3 hours
• Area code : 495
• Major attractions : Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Poklonnaya Mountain, Cathedral of Christ the Savior.