Location:  Moscow, Idaho is located on the Eastern portion of the Palouse region in North-Central Idaho.  You can get there by either following Highway 95 north past Lewiston or by following Highway 270 from Pullman.  The town is surrounded by fields of wheat, barely, and lentils.  In the spring, the entire land is growing and green and, as the year progresses, the fields get a tan sun-dried look, accentuating the rusts and rubies of the tree leaves in Fall.  The population is over 23,000.   If, during your visit you need emergency care you can dial 911.  To reach the police for a non-emergency you can dial (208) 882-2677.

History of Moscow:   Moscow as a city began after the American Civil war, when farmers and miners moved to the area.  The town was named Hog Heaven back then, due to the amount of camas bulbs, a favorite food for pigs, in the area.  In 1872, the post office opened and the town was re-dubbed “Paradise”, after the Paradise Creek flowing through the town.  In 1875, the name was changed to Moscow, a name that it still surrounded in myth.  Most folks will say that Samuel Neff, the postmaster, named the town after his birthplace of Moscow, Pennsylvania.  However other legends exist concerning the name of the town, including that it was named after the isolated Moscow, Russia. 

The University of Idaho: Moscow is home to the University of Idaho, which adds many art and cultural opportunities to the city.  The Vandals are the mascot, and the colors of the institute are Black and Gold.  Because the town depends upon the University the two have integrated, making Moscow's motto “The Heart of the Arts.”  Throughout the year you can find multiple theater productions, art shows, concerts, and much more.  The UI is home to the Lionel Hampton Jazz festival, filling Moscow in February with jazz performers and enthusiasts of all ages.  July through August hosts the Idaho Repertory Theater, an organization that  rotates five plays throughout the summer in it's outdoor theater.  The program has been going for over fifty years.  Sporting events held throughout the school year, also bring large crowds of spectators. 

Moscow at a Glance:  The city of Moscow itself is filled with places to shop, eat, relax, meet people, and enjoy nature.  It's downtown area is always full of activity, housing shops that range from sporting goods to hobbies and toys, and almost everything in between.  Main Street is also home to three very different cafes to visit, two of which (One World Cafe and Bucers) sport live music nearly every weekend night. The other, Sisters Brew, is an ideal study/meeting place for any Moscovite looking for a good cup of coffee and a quiet place to sit.  Moscow also has an abundance of parks and recreational areas to enjoy.  In May, the Renaissance festival comes to town, and in the mid summer Rendezvous is the Park brings live music to the city.  Other activities and concerts are staggered throughout the year and you can learn more by visiting www.moscow.com.  Overall Moscow has a friendly, bustling vibe that is kept alive and well by both residents and students alike.