Definition

Proper noun: - The capital city of Russia: This term specifically refers to Moscow, the primary administrative, political, and cultural center of the Russian Federation. It denotes the city that serves as the seat of the national government.

Usage

• This term is used in formal, geographical, and political contexts to identify the primary city of the Russian state. It is often employed to distinguish the national capital from other major cities or historical capitals.
• It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In historical comparison: The term can be used to contrast the current capital with past capitals of Russia or the Soviet Union.
  • St. Petersburg was the imperial capital, but Moscow is now the capital of the Russian Federation.

Variants and Related Words

• Moscow: The most common and direct name for the city.
• Russian capital: A synonymous phrase, though slightly less formal.
• National capital: A general term for which this is a specific instance.

Synonyms

• Moscow
• Russian capital

Notes

• The term "capital of the Russian Federation" is definitionally equivalent to "Moscow." It is a formal designation used in official documents, encyclopedias, and contexts requiring precise geographical or political terminology. It explicitly ties the city's status to the post-1991 Russian state.

Noun

1. a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation