Moscow today is the capital of the Russian Federation, located on the banks of the Moscow River, between the basins of two major rivers, Volga and Oka, with an area of 878.7 km² of the Central Russia. The population of the city increased very quickly, by 2004, it was 11.2 million. In recent times in Moscow, many restaurants have appeared with prices fluctuating. Moscow is the center of Russian ballet and dance. Winter sports abound. Most Russians have snowboards and skates and there are many large parks with ski and skating training areas.
