Capital Region Hit by Cyclone “Francis”
On the night of January 9, Moscow and the Moscow region were hit by a heavy snowfall brought by the Balkan cyclone “Francis”. Meteorologists are forecasting an absolute snowfall record for the capital region.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a history dating back over 800 years to its first recorded mention in 1147. It grew from a medieval fortress, the Kremlin, into the political and cultural heart of the Russian state, serving as the center of the Tsardom, the Soviet Union, and the modern Russian Federation. Today, it is a major global city renowned for iconic landmarks like Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Bolshoi Theatre.
Moscow region
The Moscow region, officially known as Moscow Oblast, is the federal subject surrounding Russia’s capital city, Moscow. Historically, it developed as the core of the medieval Russian state, with its towns and monasteries forming a defensive ring around Moscow. Today, it is a major economic and cultural hub, known for historic sites like the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius in Sergiev Posad and numerous country estates from the Imperial era.
