About Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia. It is in the center of the European part of Russia, located between the Volga and Oka rivers, at the junction of three physical and geographical areas: the Smolensk-Moscow Upland, the Moskva River-Oka plain and the Meshchera lowland.
Since it was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147, Moscow has played a vital role in Russian history. By the 13th century, it was already a town, and in the 15th century, Moscow became the capital of the Russian State.
Moscow is a major cultural and tourist center in Europe and the world. It is among Russian cities with the richest historical and cultural potential. Its architectural landmarks – the Kremlin, Red Square and Bolshoi Theatre are known worldwide as symbols of Russia. The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye and the Novodevichy Convent are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Today Moscow has more than 100 theaters and over 200 museums. Among the many art museums, there are the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. Russia’s most valuable treasures can be seen in the Armoury Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin. There are vast exhibition venues such as the Central House of Artists, the Manezh exhibition hall, and others. There are also private art galleries, many specializing in contemporary art.
There are about 120 parks in Moscow, which have recently been modernized and renovated to make them more convenient, due to the developed infrastructure. The largest parks of culture and leisure in Moscow are Gorky Park, Sokolniki, Izmailovsky, and Kolomenskoye State Museum Reserve.
Today Moscow, with its history, architectural masterpieces, and innumerable art treasures, has found itself in a whirlpool of global currents determining world development.
Time Zone
Moscow time zone: three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +3).
| Country | Time difference with Moscow |
| Brazil | -6 hours |
| China | +5 hours |
| Egypt | -1 hour |
| Ethiopia | 0 hours |
| India | +2 hours 30 minutes |
| Country | Time difference with Moscow |
| Indonesia | +4 hours |
| Iran | +30 minutes |
| South Africa | -1 hour |
| UAE | +1 hour |
Weather conditions
Moscow climate is continental. The average day temperature in May is ranging from 15˚C (59 °F) to 20˚C (68 °F). It is better take an umbrella with you in case it rains. Please check the Russian Meteorological Agency website for the latest weather forecast before your arrival.
Additional information
Russia’s country code: +7
Moscow area codes: 495/499
112 – Emergency (for subscribers of mobile networks)
101 – Fire service (for subscribers of mobile networks)
102 – Police (for subscribers of mobile networks)
103 – Ambulance service (for subscribers of mobile networks)
Dress code
Dress Code for the II BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum is formal business attire.
Prayer rooms
There are three mosques in the center of Moscow, which the participants of the Forum may visit if necessary:
Moscow Cathedral Mosque
Website: https://www.mihrab.ru/
Address: 7 Vypolzov lane
Tel.: +7 (495) 681-49-04
E-mail: info@mihrab.ru
The Memorial Mosque
Address: 2b Minskaya str.
Tel.: +7 (968) 686-69-33,
+ 7 (916) 849-29-92
Old Mosque
Website: https://mosmechet.ru/
Address: 28 Bolshaya Tatarskaya str., buildings 1-2
Tel.: +7 (495) 951-17-81;
+7 (495) 951-84-48
Email: imammecheti@mail.ru
