The City of Moscow: A Story of Transformations
Moscow has always had a reputation both for its vibrant cultural scene and its chaotic pace of living. Over the last several years, however, infrastructure developments and cultural initiatives have made it much more livable for residents and visitors alike. Sergei Kapkov has been the visionary behind this change. He will share his concept of urban development in Russia, discuss life in Moscow and beyond, and reflect on what makes Russian cities different from European and American ones.
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Moscow has always had a reputation both for its vibrant cultural scene and its chaotic pace of living. Over the last several years, however, infrastructure developments and cultural initiatives have made it much more livable for residents and visitors alike. Sergei Kapkov has been the visionary behind this change. He will share his concept of urban development in Russia, discuss life in Moscow and beyond, and reflect on what makes Russian cities different from European and American ones.
Speaker
Sergei Kapkov
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Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
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