For generations the trilogy of the Kremlin Red Square and the GUM department store marked
the undisputed centre of Moscow. The last decades brought sweeping changes to the Russian
capital. Today the biggest city in Europe and undoubtfully the heart of Eurasia has many
centres. Its new squares and parks have set unprecedented standards in urban design. And the
city continues to grow - not least due to the construction of gigantic housing complexes and
multifunctional projects. This book guides you through Moscow's history from the fifteenth
century to the present day taking you to well-known landmarks industrial areas and
residential districts. It includes more than 550 buildings structures parks and squares.
Well-researched descriptions provide in-depth information on the built environment while
detailed maps and QR codes make it easy to find all the featured projects.
