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Geography of Moscow
    
Moscow lies in the centre of what is known as European Russia. The border between
Europe and Asia runs down the west side of the Ural Mountains, 1,300kms east
of Moscow. Also to the east of Moscow is the south-flowing Volga River, one
of Russia's historic highways.
The Kremlin, a north-pointing triangle with sides 750m long, is at the heart
of Moscow in every way - symbolically, historically and strategically. Red Square
lies along its east side, and the Moscow River flows past its south side. From
here, Moscow spreads out in four distinctive rings of development - each area
having its own collection of monasteries, museums and elegant buildings.
Most of the city's sights are within the first circle, an area that can easily
be covered on foot. Otherwise, Moscow is very flat and has few useful landmarks
for getting your bearings from a distance; probably the most prominent buildings
are Stalin's ugly 'Seven Sisters' skyscrapers.
July and August are the warmest months in Moscow, and the main holiday season
for foreigners and Russians. Summer days are long and can be wet. By the end
of November, Moscow is frozen most of the time, and serious snow arrives in
December and stays until April. Spring arrives fast and with a great thaw -
a month or so long.
Selection of hotels in this region:
Le Meridien Moscow Country Club | | Radisson Slavyanskaya Hotel | | Hotel Baltschug Kempinski | | Sheraton Palace | |
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