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Moscow Travel Guide

It was the inaccessible headquarters of the Soviet Union, but now a holiday in Moscow is not only possible but a top choice for all those whose imaginations were captured by life behind the iron curtain. Now everyone can visit and see the true face of this fantastic city.

About Moscow

Moscow covers an area of 417.4 square miles (1081 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 12 million people being the largest city in Russia. Moscow is rated as a beta world city for its global influences in media, politics, education, entertainment and fashion.

Poklonnaja Mountain

Poklonnaja MountainPoklonnaja mountain is the most significant monument constructed in honour of victory in the Great Patriotic War. Solemn opening of the Victory Memorial in Moscow was held in May, 9, 1995. In February, 23, 1958 on Poklonnaya mountain a memorable granite sign was established with the inscription: ” Here there will be a monument to the Victory of Soviet people in Great Patriotic War”. Trees were planted around the place, park was layed named the Victory Park. In 70-80s 194 million roubles were collected. For the whole complex a site of 135 hectares was allocated. A great work on designing, discussion and choosing the best project of the main monument to freedom began. At that time, however, the question remained unsolved as none of the projects submitted was accepted. Everything remained without changes until the general management of the construction of the Memorial was undertaken by the mayor of Moscow J.M.Luzhkov. And the construction, threatened to be broken, was completed for three years.

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