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'''Moscow''' (Russian: Москва) is the [[capital]] of [[Russia]] and formerly of the [[Soviet Union]]. It is the home of the [[Kremlin]]. | '''Moscow''' (Russian: Москва) is the [[capital]] of [[Russia]] and formerly of the [[Soviet Union]]. It is the home of the [[Kremlin]]. | ||
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| + | It is considrerd that Moscow was founded in [[1147]] by konung Juriy Dolgorukiy as a fortress. The first Saturday of September the Founding Day is celebrated. | ||
It is located in western [[Russia]], and as of the 2002 census, has a population of over 10.4 million.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07EFDE113FF932A05753C1A9649C8B63 Moscow's Population Passes 10 Million]</ref> | It is located in western [[Russia]], and as of the 2002 census, has a population of over 10.4 million.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07EFDE113FF932A05753C1A9649C8B63 Moscow's Population Passes 10 Million]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 13:50, December 28, 2012
Moscow (Russian: Москва) is the capital of Russia and formerly of the Soviet Union. It is the home of the Kremlin.
It is considrerd that Moscow was founded in 1147 by konung Juriy Dolgorukiy as a fortress. The first Saturday of September the Founding Day is celebrated.
It is located in western Russia, and as of the 2002 census, has a population of over 10.4 million.[1]
Alternatively, Moscow is a city in Idaho across the border from Pullman, Washington, in the rolling Palouse hill country.
