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Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia, with a population estimated at 12.4 million residents within the city limits, over 17 million residents in the urban area, and over 20 million residents in the metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometres (970 sq mi), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometres (2,275 sq mi), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometres (10,000 sq mi). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the largest city entirely in Europe, the largest urban area in Europe, the largest metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent.

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Moscow to shut non-essential services as Covid-19 cases spike Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 2 days ago

Moscow Subway's New Face Pay System Draws Mixed Reactions \| Sparks Security Concerns \| Oneindia News Moscow's metro passengers can now pay hands-free thanks to new cameras that link their faces to their credit card data. The government is proud of the technological feat, but privacy activists say it's.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 2 days ago


Moscow will impose a 10-day lockdown amid surge in Covid cases Moscow will impose a 10-day lockdown from next week in an effort to curb soaring Covid-19 cases, the city’s mayor has said, as Russia endures its worst-ever phase of the pandemic. CNN’s Frederik.. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Moscow reintroduces Covid-19 lockdown from October 28 \| Oneindia News As cases related to Covid-19 are on the rise in Russia, the country's capital Moscow will reintroduce lockdown measures from October 28th . Meanwhile Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:45Published 3 days ago

Russia hosts Taliban officials for high-profile Afghanistan talks Moscow pledged humanitarian aid but also called for a more inclusive government. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:42Published 3 days ago

Moscow to reintroduce lockdown measures as Covid-19 cases, deaths soar Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:16Published 3 days ago

India to attend talks with Taliban for second time, now in Moscow \| Oneindia News India and the Taliban led Afghanistan government will come face to face next week when both attend talks in Moscow. India has acccepted a Russian invitation for talks with Taliban on October 20 in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published 1 week ago

Moscow commuters will soon be able to use just their faces to pay to use the metro The facial recognition-based payment system will be able to use on all 14 lines of the metro from October 15. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published 2 weeks ago

Moscow, a city of beautiful contrasts that really shows its colours in Autumn Autumn is a great time of year to discover Moscow’s charm. The ancient city offers a wide choice of venues and cultural highlights where you can discover new trends and be inspired by tradition. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

Russian performer killed in accident on stage during opera A performer at Moscow’s renowned Bolshoi Theatre was killed in an accident on stage during an opera. CNN’s Matthew Chance reports. Credit: Bleacher Report AOL Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

Russian Journalists Remember Murdered Anna Politkovskaya \| Calls for justice \| OneIndia News On October 7, 2006, Russian investigative journalist and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in her Moscow apartment building. She was renowned for her coverage of Russia's wars in Chechnya... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published 2 weeks ago

Joe Biden kicks off Europe visit with warning for Russia Joe Biden warned Moscow that it faced "robust and meaningful" consequences if it engaged "in harmful activities." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 3 weeks ago

Putin meets Assad: Syrian, Russian leaders hold top-level meeting in Moscow Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:32Published on September 14, 2021

Russia, Belarus continue massive military drills Moscow says 200,000 personnel will take part in the week-long Zapad-2021 military exercise in Belarus, western Russia and the Baltic Sea, one of the country's biggest drills in recent years. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on September 13, 2021

Belarus leader Lukashenko meets Russian counterpart Putin in Moscow Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko is meeting his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow today to discuss integrating the two countries and upcoming joint military exercises. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on September 9, 2021

Russia's hypersonic missiles: Can the world avert an arms race? \| Counting the Cost Moscow takes a lead in new technology that can evade conventional defences and fly at seven times the speed of sound. Credit: Al Jazeera English Duration: 25:40Published on August 28, 2021

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Bellator MMA: Fedor vs Johnson - the showdown in Moscow MMA legend Emelianenko Fedor and his opponent Tim Johnson look ahead to their heavyweight contest at Bellator 269 in Moscow. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
Emma Raducanu: US Open champion withdraws from Kremlin Cup US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from the upcoming Kremlin Cup in Moscow. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago

Performer killed mid-opera at Russia's prestigious Bolshoi Theatre A performer was killed in an accident in the middle of an opera at Moscow's renowned Bolshoi Theatre on Saturday evening. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Gaganyaan: Astronauts to finish basic aero-med training, then return to Moscow; Viewport mockup arrives IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Organisers apologise to climber after broadcaster's close-up replay of athlete's bottom Organisers have apologised to an Austrian climber after a host broadcaster showed a close-up replay shot of her bottom during the World Championships in Moscow. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2021

'The rules are changing': Potential for surprises as parliamentary elections begin in Russia Shortly after polls opened on Friday morning, a long queue had already formed outside a polling station in Moscow's central Arbat district. Sky News - Published on September 18, 2021
Climbing World Championships: Natalia Kalucka wins gold in speed climbing Watch Poland's Natalia Kalucka win gold in the speed final at the Climbing World Championships in Moscow after beating Iuliia Kaplina BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2021
Climbing World Championships: Danyil Boldyrev wins speed climbing world championship title Watch Ukraine's Danyil Boldrev win the speed final at the Climbing World Championships in Moscow after beating Spain's Erik Noya Cardona. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2021
Putin and Assad meet in Moscow for first time since 2015 Syrian President Bashar al Assad has met Vladimir Putin in Moscow - their first meeting in the Russian capital since 2015. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2021

At least two people killed in gas explosion at block of flats in Russia At least two people have been killed in a gas explosion at a block of flats near Moscow. Sky News - Published on September 8, 2021
Will partner Moscow to develop Russian Far East: PM Narendra Modi The friendship between India and Russia has stood the test of time, said Modi. “Most recently it was seen in our robust cooperation during the Covid-19 pandemic including in the area of vaccines. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2021
4 gagannauts will go back to Russia for trying out customised spacesuits for Gaganyaan mission “The spacesuits are being stitched in Russia and they will be coming here to Moscow to undertake tailoring measurements,” Indian ambassador to Russia D B Venkatesh Varma told the Indian media.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 30, 2021	Events in Afghanistan could hardly have played out in a better way for Russia In the days before the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, a group of British defence and security officials took a top-secret trip to Moscow. Sky News - Published on August 17, 2021
Taliban try to allay fears of Afghanistan’s Hindus, Sikhs Hours after entering Kabul, representatives of Taliban met leaders of the Sikh and Hindu communities in the Afghanistan capital and asked them not to be scared of them or leave the country.Instead,.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 16, 2021	Russia, Africa show robust support for India's maritime meet at UNSC Russia was represented by President Vladimir Putin showcasing Moscow's support for New Delhi at the high table. DNA - Published on August 10, 2021
Signal to Moscow? S Jaishankar on first trip to Georgia after visiting Russia Jaishankar, who landed in Tbilisi after a three-day visit to Moscow, chose a particularly emotional moment for Georgia and a possibly breakthrough moment for bilateral ties. He handed over a relic of.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2021	India hands holy relic of St Queen Ketevan to Georgia Jaishankar reached Georgia on Friday from Moscow, in the first-ever visit by Indian External Affairs Minister since the country's independence in 1991 DNA - Published on July 10, 2021
India: Global travel should be based on tests, not jabs Foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Friday in Moscow that international travel should be based on testing and not vaccination. After a meeting with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov, he said “if people.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 9, 2021	Doing a Sergey! EAM Jaishankar to visit Georgia while coming from Moscow This is the first visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Georgia since it gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. DNA - Published on July 8, 2021
With Afghanistan in Focus, India's EAM to land in Iran today India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar had made a similar stopover in Iran in September of 2020 while on his Moscow visit. DNA - Published on July 7, 2021	Covid-19 curbs reimposed in Moscow as Asia-Pacific outbreaks flare IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2021
Moscow releases footage it says shows HMS Defender being tracked by Russian military The Russian Defence Ministry has released footage it says shows HMS Defender being circled by military aircraft and followed by vessels. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2021	Jabs hesitancy and lax approach to lockdown triggers record high COVID deaths in Moscow As Moscow swelters in the warmest temperatures for 120 years, it is also setting dangerous new records in terms of COVID-19 infections - a third wave driven by the Delta variant. Sky News - Published on June 23, 2021
Moscow to impose tough new restrictions amid surge in Covid-19 cases IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2021	COVID, Moscow, climate and the 'special relationship' - all eyes are on Biden's G7 performance Any first foreign outing by an American president garners attention. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2021
COVID-19: DCGI approves Serum Institute to manufacture Sputnik V vaccine in India SII has collaborated with Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Moscow in Russia for developing Sputnik V. DNA - Published on June 4, 2021	Russia bars flights for avoiding ally Belarus as forced plane grounding row continues Russia has denied entry to two European airline planes because they planned to avoid flying over Belarus to reach Moscow. Sky News - Published on May 28, 2021
24 days in Russia plus 2 Sputnik V shots for Rs 1.3 lakh There is growing demand for overseas vaccine tourism in India and Moscow is the destination of choice. A Delhi-based travel agency has begun offering 24-day package tours, priced at Rs 1.3 lakh each,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 18, 2021	Jaishankar calls for full implementation of Moscow pact on Ladakh row during call with Chinese FM IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2021
Russian agents detain Alexei Navalny lawyer in Moscow Russian security services have detained a lawyer who was working on a case connected to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2021	India is a 'welcomed partner', says Russian envoy on Moscow-led engagement on Afghan peace process Russia has called India a "welcomed partner" in its efforts when it comes to the Afghan peace process. DNA - Published on April 14, 2021
European Weightlifting Championships: Britain's Emily Campbell wins gold Emily Campbell wins gold to end an impressive week for the British team at the European Weightlifting Championships in Moscow. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2021	Emily Muskett becomes first British weightlifter to claim European gold for 26 years Emily Muskett becomes the first British weightlifter to claim European gold for 26 years by winning the women's 71kg division in Moscow. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2021
India opens 'energy office' in Moscow as Delhi-Moscow increase focus in sector India has opened an 'energy office' in Moscow's well-known landmark Federation Tower that will have presence of five top Indian energy PSUs. DNA - Published on March 3, 2021	'Psychological torture and self-isolation' - life inside Alexei Navalny's prison Barring the golden domes of its church, Correctional Facility No 2 (IK-2) in the town of Pokrov, 60 miles east of Moscow, is utterly unprepossessing. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2021
Alexei Navalny begins sentence in Russian penal colony Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has arrived in a penal colony about 100km (60 miles) east of Moscow to begin his sentence. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2021	Desi Company aiding astronaut training inks space tourism deal With offices in Bengaluru and Chennai, Valles Marineris International — named after the canyon system on Mars — has supported its Russian partner Aviakom to supply simulators used for astronaut.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 17, 2021
Shringla headed to Moscow as India re-engages old ally Russia IndiaTimes - Published on February 14, 2021	It was the stuff of nightmares on Moscow's equivalent of Regent Street The Kremlin says it is the protesters who are the hooligans and provocateurs. So does state TV. Sky News - Published on February 3, 2021
'Masked men' search Navalny's flat as UK considers Russia sanctions Masked men have broken into the Moscow flat of detained Vladmir Putin critic Alexei Navalny, according to one of his allies. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2021	Russia will jointly produce Sputnik V vaccine with India: Envoy Russian envoy in New Delhi Nikolay Kudashev on Monday said Moscow will jointly produce the Sputnik V vaccine for Covid-19 along with India and it will be manufactured by Indian pharma major Dr Reddy's.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 21, 2020

Moscow

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