Area
over 1,091 sq km
Location
European part of Russian Federation, between the Oka and the Volga Rivers, on the Moskva River.
Geographic coordinates
55 45 N, 37 37 E
Population
approx 10,407,000 (2005 est.)
Foundation
1147, by Duke Yuri Dolgorukiy
Climate
The climate varies from intensely cold winters to swelteringly hot summers.
UTC/GMT Offset
UTC/GMT + 3 hours
Area code
495
Major attractions
Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Poklonnaya Mountain, Cathedral of Christ the Savior.