Moscow
Country: Russia
Moscow by the Numbers:
Population: 10.4 million
Elevation: 190 m / 623 ft
Average Annual Rainfall: 60 cm / 23.6 in
Average Annual Snowfall: 46 cm / 18 in
Average January Temperature: -9°C / 16°F
Average July Temperature: 17°C / 63°F
Length of Moscow River: 65 km / 40 mi
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: machine building, metalworking, oil refining, publishing, brewing
Electricity: 220 V, 50 Hz, two pin thin European plugs
Time Zone: GMT +3
Country Dialing Code: +7
Area Codes: 495 and 499
To make a phone call in Moscow you have to dial (+7) 495 123-4567 or (+7) 499 123-4567. When you are in Russia and use a public or a home telephone you must dial "8" instead of "+7". Mobile phone codes are different and they depend on a specific mobile operator.