Prospekt Mira
Prospect Mira (Peace Avenue) This is one of the best avenues of the capital, where numerous restaurants and hotels are to be found. The Olympiisky Sports Complex opened in July 1980 was unequalled anywhere in the world at the time. It hosted such important events as the Kremlin Cup and Davis Cup tournaments.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital city of the Russian Federation. The population of this megalopolis exceeds 10 million. The first reference to Moscow dates from 1147. Its founder is traditionally considered to be Vladimir-Suzdal Grand Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Moscow is renowned for its cultural heritage. The Kremlin, one of the world’s most beautiful architectural ensembles, is now the residence of the Russian president.
The Red Square is the site of the Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed, the renowned masterpiece of Russian architecture. Moscow is well known for its theatres and museums including the Bolshoi Theatre, a world-leading opera and ballet venue, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the State Tretyakov Gallery.
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