Moscow is the biggest economic, political, scientific and transport centre of Russia. The basis of the Moscow economy is the richest scientific, technical and industrial potential of the city. A great number of large enterprises of various industries operate on its territory. Since 1990 Moscow became the recognized leader of modern Russian economic reforms. At present Moscow occupies leading positions in quantity and rating of the commercial structures engaged in export - import, wholesale and retail trade. About 1000 commercial banks operate in the capital, that makes 40 % from the all-Russian number.

Foreign economic relations of the Moscow enterprises extend: direct industrial, scientific and technical contacts with foreign partners are established; joint ventures, international associations and organizations are formed. The activity of joint ventures is represented by firms from almost forty foreign countries (Germany, Austria, USA, Canada, Italy etc.). Moscow is cultural and scientific centre of science of world value. There is a Russian Academy of Sciences and its 90 scientific institutes, including 78 scientific research institutes, and also the specialized academies of sciences.

Moscow theatres have received the world popularity - Bolshoy, Maliy, Art Theatre, theatre named after E. Vakhtangov, Taganka. The paintings, drawings and sculptures of the Tretyakov Gallery and the Museum of the fine arts after A.S.Pushkin can compete with the collections of many famous world museums. Now there are 72 theatres, 109 cinemas, 31 concert halls, 78 museums and 142 expocentres in Moscow. Moreover, Moscow is the biggest educational centre of the country. Among 85 institutions of higher education there is 31 university and 19 academies.

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