Photos of Moskva River

The Moscow River flows through the entire city of Moscow, from which the name Moscow comes. The Moscow River is 502 kilometers long, about 80 kilometers flowing through the urban area. The width of the river is generally about 200 meters, and the wider part is more than 1 kilometer. During the navigable season of the Moscow River, it is a pleasure to roam the Moscow River by yacht, you can see the Sparrow Hills, the main building of Moscow University, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the State History Museum, the Cultural Park Playground, the Kremlin and more. The water on the river is shimmering, the scenery on the bank is beautiful, and you can enjoy the beautiful Moscow architecture, which is refreshing. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour on the Moscow River is a magnificent church. The church was originally built to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon in the 1812 Anti-French War. It has five gilded onion-shaped domes, and the central dome is 102 meters high. The church you see now was rebuilt in 1995. Opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, on the Moskva River, there are statues of Peter the Great and ancient Roman battleships. With a boat as the base, the statue stands on the river and is 60 meters high, like a public artwork designed for the natural landscape. The Moscow River has a unique mystery and beauty. There are many beautiful rumors. On June 21, 1547, Moscow suffered a great fire. It is said that desperate residents threw "crystal clear pearls and priceless gems" into the river; in the early 19th century, Napoleon's army approached the city, and a ship full of gold and silver jewelry sank to the bottom of the river. The French tried their best, but still got nothing... There are many such rumors. There is also a saying that diving equipment is not allowed to enter the section of the Moscow River that flows through the city center without a special permit. This is because the waterways here allow access to heavily fortified state powerhouses, including the Kremlin. Guarding the underwater gateway to the Kremlin is the Federal Security Service's diving unit, known locally as "Frogmen". The soldiers of the unit are all the best swimmers in the Northern Fleet and have undergone strict military training. Soldiers in wetsuits patrol the area where the Moscow River flows through the Kremlin several times a day.