Major cities of Russia -

Main cities of Russia include above list.

Most populous - Moscow

Moscow being the capital city is the largest cosmopolitan city of Russia with population of 12.3 million residents within the city boundaries and 16.5 million across the urban area.

Second Largest - Saint Petersburg

After Moscow,Saint Petersburg is the 2nd largest city of Russia.Located on the banks of Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea.

Source:Russian Cities Encyclopedia