Moscow is the capital of Russia and one of the economic and political hubs of the country. Russia is found in the center of Asia, near the country's border with Estonia. With a population of approximately 12 million people, Moscow has been the home of many international events, from World War II to the 1976 Olympics. It has been an important international center for decades and is a great location for any business that wants to tap into the rich cultural history, political scene, and economic growth of this amazing city.
Moscow was founded in 1147 by Yuri Dolgoruki as a small izba (Russian country house) on the east bank of the Moskva River, which bends around what became its trade and craft centre for almost two centuries.

Saint Petersburg, known as Leningrad in the past (1924-1991), is a city and seaport on the Baltic Sea coast of northwest Russia.The city was founded by Tsar Peter the Great on 27 May 1703. The name was changed to Saint Petersburg on 24 January 1924.Saint Petersburg is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and visitors flock to it every year in order to get a glimpse of its famous landmarks such as the Neva River and the iconic Palace Square.. It has been known as a cultural and intellectual center since its founding. Many important Russian writers, artists, scientists and politicians were born in Saint Petersburg or lived there for some time.
In this section we will look at how the city of Saint Petersburg came to be and some history behind it.