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Moscow Essential Info
Overview
Moscow is a city in North Central Idaho with a population of around 22,000 people, an agricultural center and the home of the University of Idaho. The surrounding area is generally referred to as the Moscow-Pullman area -- Pullman is a city in Washington, that is fairly symbiotic with Moscow. They are 8 miles apart.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
70 °F
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Fun Facts
- The city was highlighted in a comedy special at University of Idaho by actor-comedian Yakov Smirnoff, filmed in late 1990.Using Moscow as its setting pokes fun at Smirnoff emigrating from Moscow, Russia.
- Joel Courtney, an American actor, best known for his role of Joseph "Joe" Lamb in the 2011 Steven Spielberg/J. J. Abrams film Super 8, lives in Moscow.
- Moscow is the home of the University of Idaho, the land grant institution and primary research university for the state.
- Moscow is the birthplace of coach Hec Edmundson, writer Carol Ryrie Brink, singer Josh Ritter, and composer Zae Munn.
- An amphibian, the Rough-skinned Newt, found typically along the Pacific coast of the USA, can also be found in Moscow.
Popular Foods
- Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
- Smoked Salmon Benedict