Quick Facts:

Language: Russian
Religion:  
 Orthodox  41%
 Non-religious 31%
 Muslim 10%
 Protestant 0.65%
 Evangelical 0.7%
Time Zone: GMT +3 Hours
Currency: Ruble
Population of Moscow:  
13.2 million
Population of Russia: 147 million
Income/person/year: $2,680
Urban population: 73%

Overview:

Moscow lies in the center of what is known as Eurasia. The border between these continents runs down the west side of the Ural Mountains, just 1300 km (805 mi) east of Moscow. East from the city, then south, flows the Volga River, one of Russia's historic highways. The Kremlin, a north-pointing triangle with sides 750m (2460 ft) long, is at the heart of Moscow in every way – symbolically, historically, and strategically. Red Square lies along its east side; the Moscow River flows past its south side. From here, Moscow spreads out in four distinctive rings of development, each area having its own collection of monasteries, museums, and elegant buildings. Most of the city's sights are within the first circle – an area which can easily be covered on foot. Otherwise, Moscow is flat, flat, flat and has few useful landmarks for getting your bearings from a distance.  Probably the most prominent buildings are Stalin's ugly Seven Sisters. Moscow's five airports are all beyond the outer ring road, 30 to 40 km (19 to 25 mi) from the city center. Sheremetevo-2, where you'll arrive if you fly in from outside the former Soviet Union, is to the northwest.

In Moscow is the regional office of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). They are a key partner in determining the technical specifications for the eLearning Centers. Greater Europe Mission has been working with MAF in documenting the specifications and learning from their vast experience in distance learning. We are also working with Bible Mission's Moscow office in coordinating translation work from English to Russian.

Moscow Travel Guide