About Moscow — The UEFA Champions League final in Moscow

Moscow. Official information

Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and the largest city of Russia as well as Europe and even the whole world. According to the 2007 statistics the population of city was about 11-15 mln people, and the population of the whole agglomeration – more than 20 mln people. It’s also major transport junction counting for 4 airports, 9 railway stations and 3 river ports. There is also a famous metropolitan (175 stations). Average temperature in May is about 14-18 °C.
- The 2008/2009 UEFA Champions League final will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico" in Rome. It will be the 4th major European Cup final for the stadium.
- "Real Madrid" keeps the record in winning the Champions League and its predecessor - the European Cup. The Royal club has won a record nine titles.
- The top goalscorer of the 2006/2007 UEFA Champions League became a Brazilian midfielder of AC "Milan" Kaka. He scored 10 goals. In this season the current top goalscorer is an African forward of "Rosenborg" Yussouf Kone. He has already scored 8 goals.
- The Lenin Library is the biggest library in Europe, and the second one in the world – giving way only to the USA Library of Congress.
- All the seats in "Luzhniki" are covered by a visor (63.5 metres wide and 15 thousand tons weighing) holding 72 steel bearings (each of them is 26 metres high).
- According to Mercer company Moscow is claimed to be the most expensive city in the world. But that’s absolutely not true, because in Mercer research only elite goods and services are analyzed – that are actually not relevant for tourists.
- In the 2007/2008 season clubs from dwarf countries Andorra and San-Marino as well as from newly founded Montenegro were allowed to play in the Champions League.
- The "Luzhniki" stadium was previously (before the USSR disintegration) called "the Central Lenin Stadium".
- Many people think that the "Luzhiki" stadium was constructed specially for the 1980 Olympic games. It’s not true. It was constructed in 1956 and has been repeatedly modernized and reconstructed.
- The biggest score in the UEFA Champions League finals was fixed in 1959/1960 season. "Real Madrid" beat "Eintracht" (Germany) – 7:3. The biggest score in modern Champions League finals was fixed in 2004/2005 season, when "Liverpool" defeated AC "Milan" in penalty shootout. Main time of the match ended with 3:3 score.
- 8:0 - it's the biggest score ever fixed in the Champions League. This record was settled in the current Champions League season: "Liverpool" beat "Besiktas J.K.".
- In 1999 the "Luzhniki" hosted another major European Cup final - the UEFA Cup final. "Parma" (Italy) defeated "Olympic" from Marseilles in that match and won the title.
- Giorgio Armani shop in Moscow is the biggest shop of the trademark in Europe. Its area is 685.5 square metres.
- From the list of teams having entered the knockout stage in this season only "Real", "Milan" and PSV played in the very first season of the Champions League (The European Champion Clubs’ Cup at the time).
- Not every club can afford itself to play in the Champions League. For instance, in this season management of "Shelbourne" (Ireland) withdrew from participation in the Champions League due to the financial problems. The vacant place was occupied by the Irish championship runner-up - "Derry City" club.
History of Moscow

Moscow was founded in 1147 by prince Yuri Dolgoruki. It has never changed its name throughout its long life contrary to other numerous Russian cities. The city was named by the river upon which it stands. The Red Square and the Kremlin are claimed to be the historical centre of Moscow, and the Kremlin ensemble has been acknowledged as one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.
- The 2008/2009 UEFA Champions League final will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico" in Rome. It will be the 4th major European Cup final for the stadium.
- "Real Madrid" keeps the record in winning the Champions League and its predecessor - the European Cup. The Royal club has won a record nine titles.
- The top goalscorer of the 2006/2007 UEFA Champions League became a Brazilian midfielder of AC "Milan" Kaka. He scored 10 goals. In this season the current top goalscorer is an African forward of "Rosenborg" Yussouf Kone. He has already scored 8 goals.
- The Lenin Library is the biggest library in Europe, and the second one in the world – giving way only to the USA Library of Congress.
- All the seats in "Luzhniki" are covered by a visor (63.5 metres wide and 15 thousand tons weighing) holding 72 steel bearings (each of them is 26 metres high).
- According to Mercer company Moscow is claimed to be the most expensive city in the world. But that’s absolutely not true, because in Mercer research only elite goods and services are analyzed – that are actually not relevant for tourists.
- In the 2007/2008 season clubs from dwarf countries Andorra and San-Marino as well as from newly founded Montenegro were allowed to play in the Champions League.
- The "Luzhniki" stadium was previously (before the USSR disintegration) called "the Central Lenin Stadium".
- Many people think that the "Luzhiki" stadium was constructed specially for the 1980 Olympic games. It’s not true. It was constructed in 1956 and has been repeatedly modernized and reconstructed.
- The biggest score in the UEFA Champions League finals was fixed in 1959/1960 season. "Real Madrid" beat "Eintracht" (Germany) – 7:3. The biggest score in modern Champions League finals was fixed in 2004/2005 season, when "Liverpool" defeated AC "Milan" in penalty shootout. Main time of the match ended with 3:3 score.
- 8:0 - it's the biggest score ever fixed in the Champions League. This record was settled in the current Champions League season: "Liverpool" beat "Besiktas J.K.".
- In 1999 the "Luzhniki" hosted another major European Cup final - the UEFA Cup final. "Parma" (Italy) defeated "Olympic" from Marseilles in that match and won the title.
- Giorgio Armani shop in Moscow is the biggest shop of the trademark in Europe. Its area is 685.5 square metres.
- From the list of teams having entered the knockout stage in this season only "Real", "Milan" and PSV played in the very first season of the Champions League (The European Champion Clubs’ Cup at the time).
- Not every club can afford itself to play in the Champions League. For instance, in this season management of "Shelbourne" (Ireland) withdrew from participation in the Champions League due to the financial problems. The vacant place was occupied by the Irish championship runner-up - "Derry City" club.
Modern Moscow

Nowadays Moscow is a sea of lights and possibilities - millions of people from the former USSR come down here for them. There are thousands of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, shops and entertainment centres in Moscow. But Moscow is rich not only with them, but also with its cultural and historical heritage – architecture, museums, theatres and its very historical centre, where different ages and centuries are fancifully interwoven.
- The 2008/2009 UEFA Champions League final will take place at the "Stadio Olimpico" in Rome. It will be the 4th major European Cup final for the stadium.
- "Real Madrid" keeps the record in winning the Champions League and its predecessor - the European Cup. The Royal club has won a record nine titles.
- The top goalscorer of the 2006/2007 UEFA Champions League became a Brazilian midfielder of AC "Milan" Kaka. He scored 10 goals. In this season the current top goalscorer is an African forward of "Rosenborg" Yussouf Kone. He has already scored 8 goals.
- The Lenin Library is the biggest library in Europe, and the second one in the world – giving way only to the USA Library of Congress.
- All the seats in "Luzhniki" are covered by a visor (63.5 metres wide and 15 thousand tons weighing) holding 72 steel bearings (each of them is 26 metres high).
- According to Mercer company Moscow is claimed to be the most expensive city in the world. But that’s absolutely not true, because in Mercer research only elite goods and services are analyzed – that are actually not relevant for tourists.
- In the 2007/2008 season clubs from dwarf countries Andorra and San-Marino as well as from newly founded Montenegro were allowed to play in the Champions League.
- The "Luzhniki" stadium was previously (before the USSR disintegration) called "the Central Lenin Stadium".
- Many people think that the "Luzhiki" stadium was constructed specially for the 1980 Olympic games. It’s not true. It was constructed in 1956 and has been repeatedly modernized and reconstructed.
- The biggest score in the UEFA Champions League finals was fixed in 1959/1960 season. "Real Madrid" beat "Eintracht" (Germany) – 7:3. The biggest score in modern Champions League finals was fixed in 2004/2005 season, when "Liverpool" defeated AC "Milan" in penalty shootout. Main time of the match ended with 3:3 score.
- 8:0 - it's the biggest score ever fixed in the Champions League. This record was settled in the current Champions League season: "Liverpool" beat "Besiktas J.K.".
- In 1999 the "Luzhniki" hosted another major European Cup final - the UEFA Cup final. "Parma" (Italy) defeated "Olympic" from Marseilles in that match and won the title.
- Giorgio Armani shop in Moscow is the biggest shop of the trademark in Europe. Its area is 685.5 square metres.
- From the list of teams having entered the knockout stage in this season only "Real", "Milan" and PSV played in the very first season of the Champions League (The European Champion Clubs’ Cup at the time).
- Not every club can afford itself to play in the Champions League. For instance, in this season management of "Shelbourne" (Ireland) withdrew from participation in the Champions League due to the financial problems. The vacant place was occupied by the Irish championship runner-up - "Derry City" club.

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Moscow. Official information

History of Moscow

Modern Moscow

Посольства в Москве

Посольство Великобритании

Посольство Испании

Посольство Германии

Посольство Турции

Посольство Италии