Moscow
Decide whether to visit or live in Moscow, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Moscow is not recommended; the advisory includes a blanket avoidance of the entire country.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Recent fuel shortages affecting road travel
- Political instability
- Security risks
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Moscow month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Moscow are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), January the coldest (average low -9°C), and July the wettest (about 85 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.3 | -9.3 | 45 | 1.6 |
| February | -3.0 | -8.7 | 34 | 3.7 |
| March | 2.8 | -5.6 | 37 | 6.9 |
| April | 11.5 | 1.3 | 48 | 9.1 |
| May | 17.6 | 7.0 | 63 | 11.4 |
| June | 22.5 | 12.1 | 65 | 13.3 |
| July | 24.2 | 14.9 | 85 | 12.5 |
| August | 23.3 | 13.4 | 60 | 11.2 |
| September | 17.1 | 8.6 | 43 | 8.1 |
| October | 9.5 | 3.4 | 60 | 4.3 |
| November | 2.1 | -2.0 | 54 | 1.7 |
| December | -2.1 | -6.3 | 55 | 0.8 |
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People and places shaping Moscow
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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026Past and future events in Moscow
Upcoming
- Yves Rocher case
Wikidata records Moscow as the event location. Criminal case against Navalny brothers in Russia.
Previously
- Moscow Fire of 1812
Widespread destruction during Napoleon's occupation; city rebuilt afterwards.
- Battle of Moscow (1941‑1942)
Defence of the city against German forces in World War II.
- 1980 Summer Olympics
Moscow hosted the Olympic Games, despite a major boycott.
- 1991 Soviet Coup Attempt
Conservative communists attempted a coup in Moscow during the USSR’s collapse.
- Opening of the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) 1961
Established a major transport boundary around the city.
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01 · OverviewMoscow, in brief
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, standing on the Moskva River in Central Russia. It has a population estimated at over 13 million residents within the city limits, over 19.1 million residents in the urban area, and over 21.5 million residents in its metropolitan area. The city covers an area of 2,511 square kilometers (970 mi2), while the urban area covers 5,891 square kilometers (2,275 mi2), and the metropolitan area covers over 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 mi2). Moscow is among the world's largest cities, being the most populous city entirely in Europe, the largest urban and metropolitan area in Europe, and the largest city by land area on the European continent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moscow
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01 · Q&AWhere is Moscow located and what are its coordinates?
Moscow is situated in Russia at geographic coordinates 55.7520, 37.6178 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Moscow?
Moscow has a recorded population of approximately 10,381,222 and observes the Europe/Moscow time zone (RUB).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Moscow?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Moscow include ru, tt, xal, cau, ady, kv, ce, tyv, cv, udm, tut, mns, bua, myv, mdf, chm, ba, inh, kbd, krc, av, sah, nog, and the circulating currency is RUB.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Moscow?
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