If you have heard about Anastasia then it is time to visit the land of the Czars, Moscow which is one of the most important tourist destinations in Russia. Moscow is important among all the cities in Russia as it is considered as the financial hub of Russia. Situated on the banks of the Moskva River, Moscow in Russia boasts of a glorious past which has seen it all from the glories of the Czars to the famous Bolshevik Revolution which established the first seeds of communism in Russia. Russia has faced challenges from various countries including the mighty French and Napoleon but they have stalled the attacks effectively by planning the most strategic war plans. Moscow, Russia has seen the days of the “Great Patriotic War” and factories were closed down and later the city was declared under attack.
Even in the recent years Moscow has made its presence felt in the political scenario of the world and there is not a single person who has not heard about the famous Cold War. Russia forms an integral part of the power bloc in UNO and has made its presence felt as a communist state. Check out the attractions in Moscow which includes the famous Kremlin and this grand fortified structure and you can find a number of churches inside the premises of the structure. St. Basil’s Cathedral has an attractive structure and you will find a dazzle of colors and “redbrick towers” which boasts of an enigmatic character. There are eight chapels in St. Basil’s Cathedral and the ninth chapel is called the “Basil the Blessed” after the name of the church.
Some of the other places of attraction include the world famous Moscow University and the Church of Christ the Savior. A look into the Tretyakov Gallery and you will be lost in the world of colors and sketches. This gallery started with the private collection of Pavel Tretyakov but later on the gallery collected a number of portraits by famous painters of 18th century. Some of the paintings belong to genres like Symbolism, avant-garde and realism. Check out the famous Bolshoy Theatre and you can watch the latest production in this famous theater.
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