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Moscow was the capital of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1918, which then became the Soviet Union (1922 to 1991), and since 1991 has served as capital of the Russian Federation. [1]
2 dni temu · Moscow grew steadily in size and importance as it continued to absorb the surrounding princedoms. Within the Kremlin the first stone cathedral, of the Assumption, was built in 1326. Palaces for the prince and leading boyars, monasteries, and churches were erected.
1 dzień temu · Moscow, city, capital of Russia since the late 13th century. It is not only the political center of Russia but also the country’s most populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Moscow. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
2 dni temu · Moscow - History, Culture, Architecture: In 1703 Peter I began constructing St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland, and in 1712 he transferred the capital to his new, “Westernized,” and outward-looking city. Members of the nobility were compelled to move to St. Petersburg; many merchants and artisans also moved.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Moscow, Russia. Prior to 16th century. 1147 – Yuri Dolgoruki had a meeting with Sviatoslav Olgovich in a place called Moscow. First mentioning about Moscow in manuscript. [1] 1237 – The 'grad of Moscow' destroyed by the Mongols. 1272 – Daniil Aleksandrovich becomes Grand Prince of Moscow.
Moscow has been a capital city several times throughout its history. On the first occasion, the Golden Horde’s Ulan Khan arranged the coronation of Prince Vasily the Dark as Muscovy’s ruler. The ceremony took place in 1432 at the church of the Mother of God and also marked the transfer of the capital from Vladimir to Muscovy.
