Moscow possesses theaters.
Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street . Central , eastern part of the street is notable for its educational institutions ( old Moscow State University and Moscow Conservatory ) and theaters , western part beyond the Boulevard Ring has many Neoclassical mansions and competes with nearby Povarskaya Street for the title of Moscow 's Embassy Row . Moscow . Moscow is considered the centre of Russian culture , having served as the home of Russian artists , scientists and sports figures and because of the presence of museums , academic and political institutions and theatres .