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BUSINESS DESTINATION — MOSCOW

Moscow is the capital of Russia and the home to over 10 million residents, and countless non-residents. It is the country’s largest city, its major political, industrial and cultural center. Moscow has held a top spot in the world's most expensive cities and may continue to do so. Moscow is an international business center, and global corporations have, with the fall of the Soviet Union, set up corporate branches in Moscow. Today Moscow is one of the world biggest megapolis and the biggest city in Europe.

According to assessments by the World Tourism Organization, Russia is rated 15th in the world in terms of the number of foreign visitors. Every year, Russia greets about 17.5 million guests, and Moscow is one of the most popular Russian cities to visit.  The Moscow region (Moscow and the Moscow area) has one of the largest history-cultural potential in the country. More than 200 sights of the city are brought in to the UNO register.

Moscow is a Russian Mecca for business. It is the best place to hold international exhibitions, conferences, congresses and seminars.

ORIENTATION

The main historical core of Moscow is Kremlin (a fortress - on photo), which is located in the core of the city. Tverskaya street, which is the main  avenue of the city, starts from the Kremlin and heads north to become Leningradskoye Shosse, which leads directly to St. Petersburg (750km). Moscow has a radial structure, and the Garden Ring road defines the center of the city. A smaller Boulevard Ring defines the city's downtown.

GETTING AROUND