The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission announce the opening of 20 Years of Artwalk, an exhibition on view at the Third Street Gallery starting on ...
Moscow
Capital of Russia
Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia's...
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Can Americans travel to Russia?
Entry Visas
To enter Russia for any purpose, a U.S. citizen must possess a valid U.S. passport and a bona fide visa issued by a Russian Embassy or Consulate. It is impossible to obtain an entry visa upon arrival, so travelers must apply for their visas well in advance.
What is so special about Moscow?
Today Moscow is not only the political centre of Russia but also the country's most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. For more than 600 years Moscow also has been the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Why did Moscow change its name?
Moscow has never changed its name. Lots of cities in Russia had different names in different times (St Petersburg - Leningrad , Stalingrad - Volgograd etc). Moscow is a very unclear name but maybe it's even better.
Why is it called a Moscow?
Despite its name, the Moscow Mule originated in America and did not come from Russia. The name is a reference to the two main ingredients - vodka and ginger beer. Vodka is associated with Russia, and the ginger beer has a kick "like a mule". You might also hear the Moscow Mule called a vodka buck.
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