Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and its most famous attraction, the Kremlin, is full of historic significance. Moscow was once the capital of the Soviet Union (USSR) prior to the end of the Cold War and architecture from the Russian Empire is everywhere to be seen while signs of wealth now abound. Introduction to Moscow - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - The Kremlin - Cathedral Square - Ivan the Great Bell Tower - The Armoury - Red Square - Lenin Mausoleum - St. Basil's Cathedral - Old Arbat Street - Novedivichy Convent - Church of the Ascension & Palace of Czar Alexey Mikhailovich - Bolshoi Theatre - Institute of Russian Realist Art - Garden of Fallen Monuments - Gorky Park - Bunker 42 - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop