Moscow (Russian: Moscow, romanized: Moskva) is the capital of Russia and the country's principal political, economic, financial, educational, and transportation center. It is located on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia. The city's population of 10.4 million constitutes about 7% of the total Russian population. Likewise, it is the most populous city in Europe. Historically, its position was central in the Russian homeland. It was the capital of the former Soviet Union and Muscovite Russia, the pre-Imperial Russian state. It is the site of the famous Kremlin, which now serves as the ceremonial residence of the President. More >>
Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Russian: Храм Христа Спасителя) is the tallest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. It is situated in Moscow, on the bank of the Moskva River.
When the last of Napoleon's soldiers left Moscow, Tsar Alexander I signed a manifesto, December 25, 1812, declaring his intention to build a Cathedral in honor of Christ the Saviour "to signify Our gratitude to Divine Providence for saving Russia from the doom that overshadowed Her" and as a memorial to the sacrifices of the Russian people. More >>
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The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Russian: Храм Христа Спасителя) is the tallest Eastern Orthodox church in the world. It is situated in Moscow, on the bank of the Moskva River.