The multi-faceted appeal of Russia's Moscow

Gaudy: St Basil's Cathedral, known for its colorful turrets and domes, dominates Red Square and dates to the 16th century.

Russia’s showcase city is timeless, but it’s also a hot place for the arts and leisure.

Once I came to Moscow, Russia, to cover an urban ballooning expedition – in winter. But when the balloonists came face to frigid, wind-lashed face with the winter here – well, we never got off the ground.