Why is Moscow called Moscow

Who or what was instrumental in giving the Russian capital its name: bears, cows or even Noah's grandson?

Philologists and historians agree that Moscow is named after the river that flows through it. But, what is the actual origin of the Russian word 'Moskva' and what might it mean? This has been the subject of extensive debate, but the truth remains elusive.

The Finno-Ugric theory

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