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'''Moscow''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: Москва́ ''Moskva'') is the [[capital (city)|capital city]] of [[Russia]]. It has a population of over 10 million.
'''Moscow''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: Москва́ ''Moskva'') is the [[capital (city)|capital city]] of [[Russia]]. It is situated on the Moskva River, and is the most populous city in Russia as well as Europe, with a total of 11,503,501 citizens, as counted by the 2010 census.


==Transport==
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==Attractions==
==Attractions==
[[St. Basil's Cathedral]] is in Moscow, as is the [[Kremlin]].
[[Saint Basil's Cathedral]], a sixteenth-century [[Russian Orthodox Church|Russian Orthodox]] [[church]], is situated on Moscow's [[Red Square]], as is the [[Moscow Kremlin|Kremlin]].[[Category:Suggestion Bot Tag]]

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Moscow (Russian: Москва́ Moskva) is the capital city of Russia. It is situated on the Moskva River, and is the most populous city in Russia as well as Europe, with a total of 11,503,501 citizens, as counted by the 2010 census.

Transport

The Moscow Metro, a subway system, covers much of the city; the stations are known for their exquisite architecture. It has three major international airports: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo.

Attractions

Saint Basil's Cathedral, a sixteenth-century Russian Orthodox church, is situated on Moscow's Red Square, as is the Kremlin.