Moscow is the Capital of the Russian Federation, Federal city, the administrative center of Central Federal district center of Moscow region, which is not included. The largest populated city of Russia and its subject - 12380664.
Saint Petersburg - the Second largest populated city of Russia. Federal city. The administrative center of the northwestern Federal district and Leningrad region. Founded on 27 may 1703 by Peter I. In 1712-1918 years the capital of the Russian state.