Moscow is the largest city in Russia. Moscow is also is the world´s most expensive city after Tokyo and Osaka. Home to many educational and scientific institutions and sport facilities, Moscow has three international airports, nine railroad terminals and the world´s second busiest metro system famous for its architecture and artwork. The metro is the busiest one-operator subway in the world. As a global city, Moscow is a major cultural, religious, economic, major political, financial, educational and transportation centers in the world. World renowned architectural feats include the elegant onion domes, Saint Basil´s Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Seven Sisters.

A shopping and dining list of possibilities is available in Kitai-gorod where boutiques such as Prada, Armani, Bvlgari and Tiffany & Co are found. Tverskaya Street is one of the busiest shopping streets in Moscow. The cold climate means a lot of winter-sports activities. Quite a bit of walking and more than the usual fare of subway, taxi or bus rides are demanded by its vast metropolis.