Moscow is the capital city of Russia. It’s located in the western part of the country. Moscow is one of the world’s most historic cities and a hub of culture and art. It is the country's economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Middle Ages, Moscow has been a city that has inspired many others around the world. It is famous for its amazing ancient buildings such as the Kremlin, Red Square, and Saint Basil's Cathedral, as well as its modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other.

Census in Russia is done after every 10 years and 2010 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2020 in Russia. According to the 2010 census, Moscow had a population of 11,503,501. Compared to other cities in Russia, Moscow is considered to be more diverse. When it comes to religious beliefs, Moscow is known to be diverse as most people identify themselves as Orthodox Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. According to the data collected during the 2010 census, 47.1% people in Moscow identified themselves as Orthodox Christian, 14% as Muslim, 0.1% Jewish, and 1% Other religions. On the other hand, 37.8% of respondents declared that they followed no religion. Moscow is known for a number of fascinating facts, including the fact that the Kremlin is the world's largest medieval fortress, or that Moscow's Metro is one of the busiest and most beautiful in the world.

The city of Moscow is governed by a mayor and a city duma. The Mayor of Moscow, who is elected every five years, has executive powers. The Moscow City Duma is the city's legislature and is made up of 45 members who are also elected every five years. The city government is responsible for a wide range of public services, from transport and the environment to health and social services.

Moscow has always been a commercial city and today it is one of the largest city economies in the world. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a GDP of over 21,6 trillion rubles, which is about 22 percent of Russia's total GDP. The size of its economy is larger than that of many European nations. Moscow's economy is primarily based on the service sector, with the financial and trading industries being particularly important.

Moscow has a robust infrastructure plan in place to support its growing economy and population. The city government is focused on developing new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, enhancing digital connectivity and expanding the city's metro, rail and road networks. Some of the investment is provided by the private sector, which has generally worked well in Moscow. The city is also focused on improving its digital infrastructure, with the aim of making Moscow one of the world's leading smart cities.