What is the longest railway line in the world?
Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world. It runs about 9,289 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok.
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What does "Kremlin" mean?
"Kremlin" means "fortress" in Russian.
Why are Moscow's metro stations so fancy?
Many of Moscow's metro stations, like Komsomolskaya, were designed to look like palaces.
Were the architects of St. Basil's Cathedral blinded?
A legend says Ivan the Terrible blinded the architects of St. Basil's Cathedral so they could never build anything as beautiful, but historians consider it a myth.
Why is it called Red Square?
Red Square's name comes from the Russian word "krasnaya," which once meant "beautiful."
What is the Tsar Bell?
The Tsar Bell in Moscow is the largest bell in the world, but it has never been rung.
Is Lenin's body still on display?
Vladimir Lenin's body has been displayed in a mausoleum on Moscow's Red Square since 1924.
When was the Bolshoi Theatre founded?
Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre was founded in 1776.
Is Moscow the largest city in Europe?
Moscow is the largest city in Europe by population within its city limits.
What is the tallest freestanding structure in Europe?
Moscow's Ostankino Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in Europe.
What is GUM?
GUM is a famous department store on Moscow's Red Square.
Is Saint George on Moscow's coat of arms?
Moscow's coat of arms shows Saint George.
What spy device did Léon Theremin invent?
Léon Theremin later invented "The Thing," a hidden listening device that the Soviets placed inside a wooden Great Seal given to the US ambassador in Moscow.