Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of .
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the world. A global city, Moscow is the most populous city on the continent of Europe and the seventh largest city proper in the world. Its population, as of 1 January 2010, is 10,563,038.For many, the sight of the Kremlin complex in the centre of the city is still loaded with symbolism and history. Itwas the capital of the formerSoviet Unionand signs of its previous life are very visible even now. Yet, there's more to Russia and its capital than just memories of the USSR.
