How Cold is Moscow’s Winter? The Bitter Cold That Once Altered the Fate of Europe and the World

Moscow : one of the coldest cities in the world

When people think of Moscow, the first images that come to mind are often its breathtaking Eastern Orthodox architecture and Soviet aesthetics. Beyond these, as the capital of Russia, Moscow is also one of the coldest cities in the world. The average winter temperature in Moscow is minus 6 degrees Celsius, dropping to lows of minus 30 degrees Celsius.

Such low temperatures pose a significant challenge for those living there, not to mention for outsiders who have sought to conquer the city.
Historically, there are two notable examples: Napoleon and Nazi Germany, both of whom faced disastrous defeats during their winter campaigns in Moscow. Napoleon, in particular, saw the end of his army and empire due to his failure in the war against Tsarist Russia. Today, let’s focus on how Nazi Germany was defeated by Moscow’s winter.

The Beginning of the End for Nazi Germany

Before invading the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany’s war machine had been in motion for a long time, nearly dominating the European continent. However, after their defeat against Britain, Germany’s issues with resource scarcity became increasingly severe…