Each name specific locality or area of the river has its roots.Have you ever thought why Moscow was named Moscow?This topic is interesting and controversial.
Today there are several versions of the origin of the name of the Russian capital.The most common, which often refers to the history of Moscow for children - is the formation of two new words.The city's name has two roots - "Cove" means "hidden" and "Mosquito", meaning "stone".Thus, it means "stone shelter."Placename and later moved to the river.However, in the annals indicate that the city was built by Yuri Dolgorukov, I stood on the bank of the river, Moscow, so it took the name.
why Moscow was named Moscow?Today, the views of historians disagree.Some of them see the roots of the place name in the Baltic and Slavonic tribes that once lived on the territory of the modern metropolis.Others seek its origins in the Finnish language, and even the Mongol.However, most scientists acknowledge that the standard version, according to which the river, and then the city dubbed the Finns.With their language "Mosquito" can be translated as "Bear" or "Cow" particle "wa" - like water.Proponents of the "Slavic" version believe that the name refers to the swampy, firebox area, dampness, because the city really was laid in tight spaces.Why Moscow called Moscow?There is also a version of the Bible, according to which on the banks settled a certain couple - Mesech and Kwa.These early settlers were children - and I university, who gave their names to other river - Yauza.Which version is correct, it was not significantly taken to approve one.Every year, researchers put forward a new hypothesis, justify them, prove, but they will only be able to judge the time.
where to begin the story of Moscow?Briefly it can be assumed that in 1147.It is from this date Hypation Chronicle mentions the city where Prince Yuri invites Prince Svyatoslav of Chernigov.According to legend, the capital stands on seven hills, but this statement - no more than a myth.No studies have confirmed the existence within the ancient city not a single hill, there are only small portions overpriced.Already in 1156 the settlement was surrounded by a moat and wooden walls.Dmitry Donskoy in 1367 ordered the construction of a stone wall instead of the stockade.The monolith of brick around the Kremlin was built in 1485-1495 years.At the beginning of the fifteenth century, the city of Tver won the championship and became the center of union of Russia.The success of the Moscow River provided, which gave access to the Oka, Volga, Dnieper and Don.To approve it as a capital under Ivan Kalita.
actually not so important, why Moscow was named Moscow.The main thing is that this beautiful city on the world map there!This is a wonderful place, full of unique masterpieces of architecture, parks and gardens, with modern institutions and the wonders of engineering.It has its own flavor, incomparable to anything else.Grad, has passed through many trials of history, like a fantastic bird Phoenix rose from the ashes again.He was not conquered nor conquerors of the crowd, nor fire, nor the time.And just for that they have to be admired!
