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Cheap Moscow hotels at great prices is our specialty in all hotels in MoscowYour choice for cheap hotels in Moscow. Our discount Moscow hotels are a great choice for anyone wishing to explore this beautiful cityMoscow in the nineteenth and twentieth centuriesThe Foundation of the city Moscow in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries Moscow - the capital of Russia Moscow from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries Moscow in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries Famous dates and historical figures In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the banishment of French army from Moscow became the main reason for the cultural and political renaissance of the city. There was also a healthy dose of political dissent in Moscow. Many Decembrists (participants in an uprising in St. Petersburg in 1825) were born here; in fact 50 of them studied at Moscow University. The first Decembrist organization, called “the Military Society” was founded in the city. Another significant event was the arrival of Alexander Pushkin to the city, where in the residences of Sobolevsky and Venevitinov he read his tragedy “Boris Godunov”, based on the great Russian historian Karamzin’s account of the aforementioned Time of Troubles. 
Domestic industry grew fast, many new factories appeared, industrial equipment was renovated, the railroad network became broader and trade flourished. In the 1860s the number of Moscow citizens was 400 000; in 1897 it grew to 1 million. The opening of Pushkin Monument, which attracted many famous people from different parts of Russia, forever cemented the poet’s iconic status. The celebration lasted for four days and included a particularly impressive speech by Dostoevsky. In between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, when Russia was on the brink of revolution, the situation in Moscow was very tense. At the beginning of the twentieth century many people became victims of revolution. Then there was civil war, economic struggle, and many political disruptions. All that was a heavy burden for Moscow. Then Germany attacked, and Moscow was seen as the only savior of Russia: while the city was still free, hope was still alive. The Germans came very close to Moscow and Stalin started to doubt whether they’d be able to prevent an attack on what was now the country’s capital, however in Tula, on the border of the last outpost, the German troops were finally shattered. Moscow became a symbol of the courage and independence of the country during the great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. A memorial to those who died during the war on Poklonnaya Gora was built shortly after. ►Back to topFamous dates and historical figures 1147 The first written mention of Moscow. The founder of Moscow – Prince Yury Dolgoruky. 1328 Moscow becomes a town of princes and the main town on Russian territory. 1564 Ivan Fedorov prints the first book in Moscow. 1612 The people, under the direction of Minin and Pozharsky, free Moscow from the Polish. 1672 Peter 1, the first Russian emperor, is born in the town of Kolomensky. 1686 Foundation of the Slavic-Greek-Latin academy. 1709-1711 The first Moscow mayor, Boyar Streshneva, is in power. 1713 Under Peter 1 the capital of Russia is moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg. 1755 Foundation of the first Moscow university. 1799 Pushkin, the great Russian poet and writer, is born in Nemetskaya Ultisa (now Baumanskaya). 1812 The Great Patriotic war of 1812. Fire in Moscow. 1814 Lermontov, great Russian poet and writer, is bron in Kalanchevksaya Ulitsa. 1872 Opening of the first rail-horse line along Tverskaya Ulitsa. 1883 The opening of the Cathedral of Christ our Savior. 1892 The Tretyakov brothers give the town a picture gallery. In 1897 P. Tretyakov is named honorary citizen of Moscow. 1905 The first Russian revolution. Armed December uprising on Red Presna. . 1918 On the twelth of March Moscow becomes the capital of Soviet Russia. 1924 The first buses start operating. 1933 The first trolleybuses start operating. 1935 The first Metropolitan line is opened. 1939 The beginning of regular televised news broadcasts. 1941 The defeat of German troups near Moscow. 1945 Victory Parade on Red Square. 1947 Celebration of the 800th anniversary of Moscow’s foundation. 1957 The sixth worldwide festival of youth and students takes place in Moscow. 1965 Moscow is given the honorary name “Hero Town”. 1980 12th Olympic games take place in Moscow. 1991 The mayor of Moscow, Popov, is elected by secret ballot. 1995 On January 7 the first stone is laid in the reconstruction of the Cathedral of Christ our Savior. 1995 The official symbols of the capital – the coat of arms, flag and anthem – are established. 1995 The Victory Memorial complex is opened on Poklonny Hill. 1997 Celebraton of 850 years since the foundation of Moscow. 1999 Celebration of Pushkin’s 200th birthday. 2000 Opening of the restored Cathedral of Christ our Savior. 2005 Celebration of the 60th anniversay of victory in the great patriotic war. ►Back to top Come to our discount Moscow hotels to relax and enjoy Moscow’s vibrant nightlife We have a great range of hotels in Moscow, from student hostels to the best five star hotels in Moscow | |||||||||
