Learn Russian in Moscow, the capital city of Russia and one of the most fascinating cities on earth, with the performing arts culture and distinctive architecture being world-renowned. The skyline of the city was historically dominated by numerous Orthodox churches, but this changed dramatically during Soviet as Moscow was modernised, and today the city certainly has that feel. One of the museums of note is the Tretyakov gallery, founded by Pavel Tretyakov. Moscow is the heart of Russia’s performing arts, prominently featuring ballet, film and the circus, with 93 theatres, 132 cinemas and 24 concert halls.