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Moscow, a city steeped in history and culture, has been the backdrop for countless remarkable moments throughout time

Background imageMoscow Collection: Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c. 1920 (engraving)

Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c. 1920 (engraving)
XJF696541 Map of the Trans-Siberian Railway, produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. c.1920 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Costume design for the play 'Sherlock Holmes and Nick Carter' in the Proletcult Theatre, 1922

Costume design for the play "Sherlock Holmes and Nick Carter" in the Proletcult Theatre, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Russia, Moscow, painting of Lenin in front of Kremlin

Russia, Moscow, painting of Lenin in front of Kremlin
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884-1939), Lenin (1870-1924) in front of the Kremlin, 1924

Background imageMoscow Collection: Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943), 1900s

Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943), 1900s
Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group

Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group
Anton Chekhov, Russian writer (1860-1904) at the centre of a group of people from the Moscow Art Theatre -- Constantin Stanislavski on his right, Olga Knipper (Chekhovs wife) to Stanislavskis right

Background imageMoscow Collection: Carl Sagan, US astronomer

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Background imageMoscow Collection: Metropole Hotel, Moscow

Metropole Hotel, Moscow
Moscow : Metropole Hotel

Background imageMoscow Collection: Practicing synchronised swimming

Practicing synchronised swimming. Aerial view of swimmers training before a junior-league synchronised swimming competition. Photographed at Trud swimming pool, Moscow, Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Interior of Komsomolskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Interior of Komsomolskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Our Lady of Vladimir. beg. 12th c. Icon moved

Our Lady of Vladimir. beg. 12th c. Icon moved from Constantinople to Kiev in 1136 and Vladimir in 1155. Iconographic type Eleusa or Virgin of Tenderness. Byzantine art. Tempera on wood. RUSSIA

Background imageMoscow Collection: Mayonnaise Sauce, 1938. Creator: Prokoptsev, Stepan Stepanovich (1905-1943)

Mayonnaise Sauce, 1938. Creator: Prokoptsev, Stepan Stepanovich (1905-1943)
Mayonnaise Sauce, 1938. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)

Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), 1853

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), 1853
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Novoslobodskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Novoslobodskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), 1910s

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), 1910s
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Egypt. Roman period. Fayum mummy portraits. Man

Egypt. Roman period. Fayum mummy portraits. Man. Encaustic painting. Coptic period. End 1st century A.D. Pushkin Museum. Moscow. Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Mikhail Kalashnikov, Russian gun designer

Mikhail Kalashnikov, Russian gun designer
Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov (born 1919), Russian gun designer, holding the first-ever AK-47 assault rifle, at an official 60th anniversary event, held in 2007 in Moscow, Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists

Kapitsa and Androv, Russian physicists. Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa (left, 1894-1984) is listening to a graduate student called Androv (right), who is defending his doctoral thesis

Background imageMoscow Collection: EVNT2A-00053

EVNT2A-00053
Marshal Ney bringing the French rear-guard out of Russia with heavy losses, 1812. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

Background imageMoscow Collection: Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Correction of the Piano Concerto No. 3 in Ivanovka, 1910

Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Correction of the Piano Concerto No. 3 in Ivanovka, 1910
Composer Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Correction of the Piano Concerto No. 3 in Ivanovka

Background imageMoscow Collection: Vladimir Ilich Lenin, Russian Bolshevik leader, in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, October 1918

Vladimir Ilich Lenin, Russian Bolshevik leader, in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, October 1918. Lenin (1870-1924) became leader of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic

Background imageMoscow Collection: St. Basils Cathedral in Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

St. Basils Cathedral in Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Poster advertising a Dance Festival in the USSR

Poster advertising a Dance Festival in the USSR
Poster advertising a Dance Festival in Moscow and Leningrad, USSR, 10 to 20 June 1936

Background imageMoscow Collection: St. Basils Christian cathedral in winter snow

St. Basils Christian cathedral in winter snow, Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)
7200710 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed in Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed in Red Square in Moscow, Russia
Famous Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed. This church was built in Moscow on Red Square from 1555 to 1561

Background imageMoscow Collection: Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor C013 / 1348

Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor C013 / 1348
Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclear engineer standing on top of the Tokamak-15 (T-15) nuclear fusion reactor at the Kurchatov Institute of Nuclear Power, near Moscow, Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
Joseph Stalins tomb - Kremlin Wall, Moscow, Russia Date: 2010

Background imageMoscow Collection: Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Background imageMoscow Collection: Apollo-Soyuz Test Project poster

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project poster. 1979 poster celebrating the joint US/Soviet Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) that flew in 1975

Background imageMoscow Collection: View of Tiflis, End 1830s. Artist: Chernetsov, Nikanor Grigoryevich (1805-1879)

View of Tiflis, End 1830s. Artist: Chernetsov, Nikanor Grigoryevich (1805-1879)
View of Tiflis, End 1830s. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Red Square, St. Basils Cathedral, Lenins Tomb and walls of the Kremlin, UNESCO

Red Square, St. Basils Cathedral, Lenins Tomb and walls of the Kremlin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Russian Revolution 1905 - 1906

Russian Revolution 1905 - 1906, The last of the riots in Moscow: Soldiers firing on rioters who had taken refuge in the Prokhorof factory, Presnenskaia District

Background imageMoscow Collection: Lady Moscow, horse harness racing

Lady Moscow, horse harness racing. Union Course, L.I. Date: 1850

Background imageMoscow Collection: Portrait of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna (1864?1918), Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine

Portrait of Grand Duchess Elizaveta Fyodorovna (1864?1918), Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and by Rhine. Found in the Collection of State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia

Inhabitants of Moscow, Russia.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796)

Background imageMoscow Collection: Belgrade - Serbia - Hotel Moscow

Belgrade - Serbia - Hotel Moscow and the Rossia Insurance Company building. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageMoscow Collection: St. Basils Cathedral on Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

St. Basils Cathedral on Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: Interior of metro station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Interior of metro station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageMoscow Collection: YAROSHENKO, Nicolai A. (1846-1898). Life is everywhere

YAROSHENKO, Nicolai A. (1846-1898). Life is everywhere. 1888. Trainload of criminals exiled to Siberia. Realism. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Moscow. Tretyakov Gallery

Background imageMoscow Collection: Moscow Kremlin, Russia: Annunciation Cathedral

Moscow Kremlin, Russia: Annunciation Cathedral
Moscow, Kremlin, Russia: from left - Annunciation Cathedral and part of the Ascension Cathedral Date: 2010

Background imageMoscow Collection: Tupolev 154 aircraft, Russia

Tupolev 154 aircraft, Russia
Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft taking off from an airport runway. This aircraft is a jet airliner, designed to carry hundreds of passengers on medium and long-haul flights

Background imageMoscow Collection: 1960s Soviet Union poster

1960s Soviet Union poster
" Proletarians of All Countries, Unite!" Early Soviet poster by an unknown artist. Lenin Library, Moscow

Background imageMoscow Collection: Shukhov broadcasting tower

Shukhov broadcasting tower
The Shukhov radio tower, Moscow, photographed at night. Also known as the Shabolovka tower, this broadcasting tower was designed by architect Vladimir Shukhov to serve the Russian capital

Background imageMoscow Collection: Worker and Woman Collective farmer

Worker and Woman Collective farmer, VDNKh, Moscow, Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Matryoschka (russian dolls)

Matryoschka (russian dolls), Moscow, Russia

Background imageMoscow Collection: Chekhovs three Sisters

Chekhovs three Sisters
A scene from the 1940 production of Chekhovs classic play, THREE SISTERS performed by the Moscow Arts Theatre

Background imageMoscow Collection: Napoleon at Moscow

Napoleon at Moscow
He watches Moscow burn



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Moscow, a city steeped in history and culture, has been the backdrop for countless remarkable moments throughout time. From the enchanting melodies of composer Sergei Rachmaninov resonating through its streets in the early 1900s to Anton Chekhov's profound influence on the Moscow Art Theatre group, this vibrant metropolis has always been a hub of artistic expression. Intriguingly, even renowned US astronomer Carl Sagan found himself captivated by Moscow's allure. As he gazed at a map of the Trans-Siberian Railway produced by J. Bartholomew & Co. , circa 1920, he must have marveled at the vastness and diversity that Russia had to offer. The grandeur is not limited to its cultural heritage alone; it extends to architectural marvels like the iconic Metropole Hotel. Standing tall amidst bustling streets, this historic landmark has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls. Artistic movements also found their voice in Moscow during tumultuous times. The powerful poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" created by El Lissitzky in 1920 encapsulates an era defined by revolutionary fervor and political change. But beyond politics and artistry lies another facet of life in Moscow – leisure and entertainment. A vibrant dance festival advertised through captivating posters brought joyous celebrations to every corner of this city known for embracing festivities. Even ancient artifacts from far-flung lands find their way into Moscow's embrace. Egyptian Roman period Fayum mummy portraits remind us that this city is not bound by time or borders but rather serves as a melting pot where cultures converge. From artistic endeavors to physical prowess, synchronised swimming became an art form practiced passionately within these city limits – showcasing both gracefulness and strength with each synchronized movement beneath crystal-clear waters. As one descends into Komsomolskaya Metro Station's awe-inspiring interior, the architectural beauty of Moscow's underground transport system reveals itself.