Published: 6 September, 2008, 05:49
Edited: 6 September, 2008, 05:49
Moscow is celebrating its 861st birthday this weekend with organisers planning to hold more than 5,000 festive events.
Most of them will take place in the city centre, including a students’ parade, various streets performances and sporting competitions.
Moscow was founded in 1147 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky.