Moscow, the beautiful
Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation, its political, historical, financial, economical, cultural, educational and  sporting centre. Moscow was first mentioned in chronicles in the twelfth century, it was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy in 11 47 on the banks of the Moskva River. In fact, Moscow is situated in the European country of Russia and its population is over 11 million people. Moscow is definitely a city of contrasts. Here history meets modern life on every step, there are ancients churches and modern sky scrapers, offices, shopping malls, sporting clubs, museums and galleries. Moscow is a busy metropolitan centre, it never sleeps, they say.
The heart of Moscow is Red Square and the Kremlin. It’s the seat of the Russian government and a tourist attraction. You can see a lot of awesome sights on Red Square.
* First of all, it’s St. Basil’s Cathedral. ITs architects created a real wonder, eight churches round the ninth tall church, with thick walls, and the cupolas are beautifully painted. In front of the cathedral there is the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, they were  heroes of the people’s struggle during the war against Poland.
**The Lenin Mausoleum,  which stand in the centre of the Square, was first built of wood, but lately оther materials were used, such as marble, stone, granite.
*** The Spasskaya Tower is one of the world-known symbols of Russia. The huge ruby star on the top looks great, and the clock strikes every hour, half an hour and the quarter. Lots of tourists come to see and hear the chimes.
****GUM is the central department store, the greatest onе in Russia. It’s a very impressive building, there are so many shops under a glass roof and a lot of decorations inside.
**** The State History museum of Moscow keeps a rich collection of of documents, pictures and drawings, maps of Russia.
*****The Moscow metro is the most popular means of public transport. It’s so quick and beautiful that tourist rush to see and use it, some stations look like a real palace, with decorations and statues all around.
Moscow is the city which must be seen in any season. (I, personally, would like to visit Moscow because I’d like to see its beauty with my own eyes, to visit its museums and galleries, to walk in its parks, and, to admire the awesome sights on Red Square, of course).