150 region, which includes Moscow and the Moscow region, is famous for its rich history, magnificent monuments, giving an unforgettable experience. The capital of the Russian Federation is a city of federal significance, the administrative center of the Central Federal District and the center of the Moscow Region.
general information
Moscow is the most populated area in Russia. According to 2013 data, 11,979,530 people live in the city. According to statistics, Moscow can claim the title of the most populated city in Europe. In addition, the capital is one of the ten largest cities in the world.
In Moscow, there are government bodies of federal significance, embassies of numerous foreign states, the main offices of public associations and major domestic commercial organizations.
150 region, in particular, the capital itself, is an important tourist center of Russia: all tourists come to Moscow to see firsthand Red Square, the Kremlin, the Ascension Church in Kolomenskoye, Novodevichy Convent. These sites are on the UNESCO list.
Geography, climate
The capital is located in the middle line of the East European Plain, between the Volga and Oka rivers. 150 region borders with Kaluga, Tver, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Ryazan, Tula, Smolensk regions.
According to 2012, the territory of the city is 2511 square meters. km 870 sq. M. km are inside the Moscow Ring Road, 1640 square meters. km are located behind the ring road. The capital is located on both sides of the Moscow River. In addition to a large water canal, many other rivers flow through the city. The largest are: Skhidnya, Presnya, Khimki, Beggar girl, Yauza, Setun, Kotlovka, Gorodnya. In addition, in Moscow there are over 400 ponds, several lakes.
The climate of the capital can be classified as temperate continental. Seasonality of the city is clearly expressed. January night temperature does not exceed -25; -30 ° C, and the daily temperature in July varies between +20 ° C. On the territory of Moscow there are often thunderstorms and fogs. Sometimes abnormal weather phenomena occur, like heavy rains, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Administrative division
150 region - Moscow and Moscow region - is divided into administrative districts, districts and settlements.
So, in the city there are 12 administrative districts:
- Novomoskovsky.
- Northwestern.
- Zelenogradsky.
- Central.
- Northeastern.
- Oriental.
- Northern.
- Southeastern.
- Southwestern.
- South.
- West.
- Trinity
All districts of the capital, except Trinity and Novomoskovsky, are divided into districts. In total, there are 125 districts in the city. And the above 2 territorial units consist of settlements.
The population of the capital
In 2013, the population of the capital is 11 979 530 people. The constant increase in the number of inhabitants of Moscow indicates the arrival of people from other regions.
According to the 2002 census, the following people live in the city:
- Russians - 9,930,410 - 91.65%;
- Ukrainians - 154 104 - 1.42%;
- Tatars - 149,043 - 1.38%.
People of other nationalities live in the capital, but their number does not exceed 1%.
As you can see, the national composition is quite diverse. The first question that arises for visitors is: "150 - which region?" It is known that Moscow and the region have several codes: 50, 150, 90, 190, 197, 199, 750, 790, 77, 177, 97, 99, 777.
Education
150 region - this is Moscow and the region. The capital is one of the most important educational centers in Russia. On the territory of the city there are 264 universities, which are divided into 109 state and 155 non-state. The number of libraries in Moscow is over 400.
At the end of 2010, the capital had 1727 schools, 168 specialized secondary schools, 2314 preschool educational institutions.
Gardens, parks of Moscow, flora and fauna of the city
150 region - this is Moscow and the Moscow region. Despite its development and high urbanization, the capital and surrounding areas are quite landscaped. According to 2007, a third of the city is reserved for gardens and parks.
Among the park and forest stands:
- Zamoskvoretsky
- Bitsevsky
- Kuzminsky
- Kuskovo
- Butovsky - forest parks.
- Izmailovsky.
- Timiryazevsky.
- Lublin.
- Filevsky - parks.
- Botanical.
- Neskuchny - gardens.
- Tsaritsyno.
- Kolomenskoye - museum-reserves, etc.
If we talk about the fauna, then it is quite diverse. Hedgehogs, squirrels, wild boars, elks, sika deer, minks, ermines, foxes, weasels, field voles, bats, ducks, herons, pheasants, partridges, black hori, etc. are found in parks and forest zones.
City Awards
150 regions of Russia, in particular Moscow, have been awarded several awards.
- On May 8, 1965, the capital received the title of Hero City and the Golden Star medal, as well as the Order of Lenin. Moscow was awarded such high awards for outstanding services to the Fatherland, mass heroism, courage and perseverance.
- On September 6, 1947, the city was awarded the Order of Lenin for the outstanding services of the workers of the capital to the Fatherland, for heroism and courage, for the successes achieved in the development of culture and industry.
- On November 4, 1967, Moscow was awarded the Order of the October Revolution in honor of the half-century anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution.
Transport
The city is served by 5 airports, 9 railway stations, 3 river ports. In addition, the capital has well-developed underground and ground transportation.
In 1935, the Moscow metro was equipped, which is currently the leader in terms of length and flow of passengers around the world. The subway serves 6.544 million people a day. The city has 188 stations and 12 underground lines.
As for ground public transport, within the city, the routes of trolley buses, buses, trams, fixed-route taxis run through traffic jams. However, on major highways, separate lanes are allocated for public transport. Every day, this service carries over 12 million passengers.
Airports:
- Vnukovo.
- Domodedovo.
- Sheremetyevo.
- Ostafyevo.
- Chkalovsky.
Train stations:
- Belorussian.
- Kursk.
- Leningradsky.
- Kazan.
- Paveletsky.
- Yaroslavsky.
- Kievsky.
- Riga.
- Savelovsky.
River ports:
So, region 150 - which city? Of course, the capital of the vast Motherland is Moscow and the region adjacent to it. There is something to see, where to walk, where to enjoy stunning views. It is not for nothing that many roads flock here, along which guests of the capital arrive in the city.