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Envisioned by Peter the Great as his “Window to the West”, French and Italian architects created a testimony to opulence with palaces, glittering mansions, landscaped parks and gardens, beautifully planned canals, and vibrant colors. Having endured bombardment, famine, and forced collectivization, the horrors of Stalinist repression, and the city’s near total devastation in World War II, the people now cope with an emerging new political and economic reality. Known as Leningrad from 1924 to 1991, the city of nearly five million is easily navigated by bus, trolley, and an efficient metro system.

Envisioned by Peter the Great as his “Window to the West”, French and Italian architects created a testimony to opulence with palaces, glittering mansions, landscaped parks and gardens, beautifully planned canals, and vibrant colors. Having endured bombardment, famine and forced collectivization, the horrors of Stalinist repression, and the city’s near total devastation in World War II, the people now cope with an emerging new political and economic reality. Known as Leningrad from 1924 to 1991, the city of nearly five million is easily navigated by bus, trolley, and an efficient metro system.

Envisioned by Peter the Great as his “Window to the West”, French and Italian architects created a testimony to opulence with palaces, glittering mansions, landscaped parks and gardens, beautifully planned canals, and vibrant colors. Having endured bombardment, famine, and forced collectivization, the horrors of Stalinist repression, and the city’s near total devastation in World War II, the people now cope with an emerging new political and economic reality. Known as Leningrad from 1924 to 1991, the city of nearly five million is easily navigated by bus, trolley, and an efficient metro system.

As Russia's capital and one of its oldest cities, Moscow is the center of government, commerce, science, religion, education, and culture. Its unmatchable literature, art, and music are the result of 850 years of history. Moscow's heritage, architecture, and history are unparalleled in all of Europe.

Located on the banks of the Moskva River in the northwest region of Russia, Moscow is home to more than 10 million people--the fastest growing city in Russia. It is world-renowned for its museums, art galleries, cathedrals, shopping, restaurants, and night clubs. Moscow, home of the Kremlin, Red Square, and Old Arbat is one of the most fascinating and exciting cities in the world where Old Russia meets New Europe and the architecture of Imperial Russia stands side by side with that of the Soviet era. Moscow is truly the heart of Russia.