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Russian weather, particularly for foreigners, seems to be clouded in myths and legends. Russia is a huge country, spanning its ... zones from polar arctic to subtropical and everything in between.
The capital of Russia, Moscow, has a continental climate, with great ... in temperature between winter and summer months.
In mid-summer, during July and August, temperatures are pleasantly warm, with ... hot spells.
Winters differ ... , with only about six hours of daylight in the middle of the season and temperatures recorded at way below freezing point.
The image of Moscow weather is so dominated by the snow that ... often underestimate the warmth of Moscow summers.
While the summer attracts the ... of tourists, many Moscow residents would suggest spring and early autumn as the best time to visit Moscow.