Flag of Moscow (Russian Capital City)

This design features the flag of Moscow (Москва), which is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city of Moscow stands on the Moskva River in Central Russia. Moscow is among the world's largest cities, and it is the largest city entirely in Europe, the largest urban area in Europe, the largest metropolitan area in Europe and the largest city by land area on the European continent. Russia is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the city is well known for its range of Russian architecture, particularly its historic Red Square and buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Moscow Kremlin, which serves as the seat of power of the Government of Russia. The flag of Moscow, in the Russian Federation, is a dark red banner with the arms of the city in the centre. It displays Saint George wearing armor and a blue cape with a golden lance in his right hand riding on a silver horse. Saint George is stabbing a zilant, which is a legendary creature similar to a dragon, with the lance.