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History & Evolution
The birth of Moscow dated back to 1147 when Yuri Dolgoruki, prince of Kievan Rus, founded the city. In 1156, the Prince ordered the construction of a wooden wall (Kremlin), which had to be rebuilt multiple times, to surround the emerging Moscow. After the sacking of 1237-1238, when Mongols burned the city to the ground, Moscow recovered and became the capital of an independent principality.

City’s position on the headwaters of the Volga River always contributed to its steady expansion and soon Moscow developed into a stable and prosperous principality for many years and attracted a large number of refugees from across Russia. In 1480, the Russia was broken free from Tatar control. This allowed Moscow to become the center of power in Russia and the capital of an empire that would eventually encompass all of present-day Russia.

Following the success of the Russian Revolution of 1917, Moscow became the capital of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and eventually of the Soviet Union. Even when the USSR was dissolved in 1991, the city continued to be the capital of the Russian Federation. Since then, the emergence of a market economy has lead Moscow towards the way of growth and advancement.

Site-Seeing
The beautiful city Moscow appeals to the imaginations of numerous travel freaks. It is often referred to as an open-air museum with uncountable galleries, museums, churches and other historic buildings. Circled by the Garden Ring Road and situated on the banks of the Moskva River, Moscow laps most of the major attractions of the country. The city is a fusion of massive concrete slabs, high-rise apartments of the Stalinist era, the ornate churches, beautiful neo-classical houses and the impressive age-old architecture.

Kremlin:
Literally meaning ‘fortified town’; Kremlin lies in the heart of Moscow and of the Russian State itself. The walled fortress dating back to 1147 is enclosed with redbrick walls and towers containing a number of churches and palaces. The territory of the Kremlin consists of open-air museum that incorporates a number of unique and world famous buildings like Uspensky Sobor (Assumption Cathedral), Blagaveshchensky Sobor (Annunciation Cathedral), Archangelsky Sobor (Cathedral of Archangel Micheal), The Armoury Museum, Diamond Fund, Tsar Cannon and Tsar Bell.

Location: At heart of the city on top of a hill

Red Square:
This is the main square of Moscow established in the 15th century. The square got its name from "Krasnaya" meaning both "beautiful" and "red" in old Russian. Located on the site of the city's old market place, the Red Square houses the most famous image, the multicolored onion domes of Pokrovsky Sobor (Cathedral of the Intercession, better known as St Basil’s Cathedral).

This architectural ensemble also consists of many other historical landmarks of 16th to 20th century as well as the recently recreated Voskresensk Gates, the Iberia Chapel, and the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God of Kazan.

Location: Krasnaya Ploshchad

The Bolshoi Theater:
Founded towards the end of the 18th century, Bolshoi Theater has experienced a turbulent and dramatic history. This Moscow’s celebrated theatre was stuck was the disaster in 1805 when fire gutted the building, leaving it beyond repair when the ownership of the theater was transferred to the state and therefore, Moscow acquired its first Imperial Theater.

The Bolshoi has hosted some of Russia's most famed performers, numerous political dramas and celebrated premieres by some of the world's best-loved composers.

Location: Teatralnaya Ploshchada

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior:
Made of marble and granite with huge bronze doors, this enormous gleaming golden dome is a gigantic structure, which is visible from all over central Moscow and is the largest church in Russia. Built to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon in the Napoleon Wars and completed in around 40 years (1839-1883), the original Cathedral was demolished in 1933 on Stalin's orders, but was rebuilt anew in the 1990.

Location: Near Kropotkinskaya Metro Station

Tretyakov Gallery:
The Gallery houses one of the most celebrated and extensive collections of traditional Russian art in the world. It is named after the financier and entrepreneur Pavel Tretyakov, who donated around 2,000 works of art from his own private collection and his own house for the display at the end of the 19th century.

The Exhibition halls of Tretyakov contain icons, 18th century portraits, 19th century realist works, 20th century romantic, symbolist & avant-garde canvases, Soviet art and displays of graphic and applied arts, which makes it a definite must for people interested in art and culture.

Location: Lavrushensky Pereulok & Krymsky Val