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What is Russia's main capital?
Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, is located along the Moskva River. With a population of approximately 12 million, it is the largest city in the country and home to the seat of the President, the government and the State Duma (Parliament).
What were the 2 capitals of Russia?
From early modern times until the present, Russia (temporarily extended to the USSR) had two capital cities: Moscow and Petersburg. Moscow was the original capital, it was succeeded by Petersburg from the beginning of the 18th century.
What was Moscow called before?
This name is much older than the city itself. The actual name of the city in Russian is "Moskva". When the city was founded in 1147 it was called 'Moskov" which sounded closer to the present-day English pronunciation. The city was named after the Moskva river, on which the city is situated.
What was the capital of Russia before?
Petersburg the capital of the Russian Empire. For a short time during the rule of Peter II (1727-1730), the capital moved back to Moscow, but St. Petersburg regained its status as Russia's most important city three years later.
Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, is located along the Moskva River. With a population of approximately 12 million, it is the largest city in ...
Moscow is Russia's capital and largest city. Moscow is also increasingly important as an economic and business center; it has become Russia's principal ...