Moscow

Moscow (Russian: ???????, Moskva, IPA: {{IPA|}} {{Audio|ru-Moskva.ogg|listen}}) is the capital of Russia, located on the river Moskva. The urban area constitutes about 1/10 of the Russian population, thus making it the most populous city in Europe.

Culture

Moscow is the heart of Russian performing arts, including ballet. Theatres and ballet studios dot Moscow. The most famous of these are the Bolshoi (Big) and Malyj (Small) theatres. Ticket prices were as low as $1 in the Soviet era, but have increased dramatically since.

Related Topics:
Ballet - Bolshoi - Malyj

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Although less than a quarter of Russians live in the countryside, Muscovites, like other urban dwellers, are still attached to the country. Many live in country homes (called dachas) over the weekend and over holidays, and retire to the country when they are old. Moscow contains many parks and gardens; see Sport.

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