History of Moscow - Wikipedia
WEBEarly history (1147–1283) The first reference to Moscow dates from 1147 as a meeting place of Sviatoslav Olgovich and Yuri Dolgorukiy. At the time it was a minor town on the western border of Vladimir-Suzdal Principality. In 1156, Kniaz Yury Dolgoruky fortified the town with a timber fence and a moat.
Moscow - Capital, Kremlin, Tsars | Britannica
WEBThis is the traditional date of Moscow’s founding, although archaeological evidence shows that a settlement had existed on the site since Neolithic times. Archaeological work has also revealed the remains of corduroy roads and evidence of iron and leather working dating from the 11th century.
Moscow | History, Geography, Population, & Map | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Moscow, city, capital of Russia, located in the far western part of the country. Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. It became the capital of Muscovy (the Grand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century; hence, the people of Moscow are known as Muscovites. Today ...
Moscow - Wikipedia
WEBFirst documented in 1147, Moscow grew to serve as the capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow. When the Tsardom of Russia was proclaimed, Moscow remained the political and economic center for most of its history.
Moscow summary | Britannica
WEBInhabited since Neolithic times, the site was first mentioned as a village in 1147 and became the capital of the principality of Moscow (Muscovy) in the late 13th century. It expanded in the 15th and 16th centuries under its grand dukes Ivan III and Ivan IV and became the capital of a united Russia (1547–1712).
A Short History of Moscow - The Moscow Times
WEBJun 1, 2018 · In 1712-14 Peter the Great moved the capital to the newly established St. Petersburg in the north. However, Moscow was where the Russian emperors continued to be crowned, so the city did not...
History of Moscow - Past, present and future of the Russian city
WEBUnder the Russian Empire. When Peter the Great founded the Russian Empire in 1712 and made Saint Petersburg its capital, Moscow was suddenly relegated to second place and population quickly declined. However, over the ensuing century, the city's infrastructure was built up and connections to the capital were created.
Moscow | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 17, 2018 · BIBLIOGRAPHY. Formerly the capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, 1922–1991), and in the early twenty-first century the capital of the Russian Federation, Moscow is Russia's principal megalopolis—an industrial, banking, scientific, and cultural center.
Moscow: Uncover a Near-Millennium of the City’s History
WEBMar 16, 2024 · Its more modern history begins when it is mentioned as a meeting place between two powerful princes, Yuri Dolgoruky and Sviatoslav Olgovich in 1147. Get the latest articles delivered to your inbox. At the time, Moscow was a small fishing village on a tributary of the Volga River.
Origins of Russia: Moscow Becomes an Empire (Prehistory to 1584)
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Moscow was officially founded in 1147 by Yuri Dolgoruki, the Grand Prince of Kyiv. The name “Moscow,” applied to both the new garrison and the adjacent river, may have come from the Slavic, Baltic, or even Uralic or Finno-Urgic peoples who lived in or traveled through the land for centuries before.
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