The document provides a detailed history of Moscow from its earliest inhabitants in the Stone Age through modern times. It traces Moscow's growth from a small town in the 11th century under Prince Yury Dolgoruky, who built a wooden wall and moat, to becoming the capital of Vladimir-Suzdal and collecting taxes for the Mongol rulers. Moscow increasingly dominated other Russian principalities and helped liberate Russia from Mongol rule. It summarizes some key events like fires that ravaged the city in 1571 and 1611, and Napoleon's retreat from Moscow in 1812 after it was burned by Russians. The document outlines Moscow's role in World War 2 and hosting the 1980 Summer Olympics, before concluding with details about