MONUMENTAL MOSCOW

This Russian metropolis offers a grand mix of the contemporary and old world charm

- AKANKSHA MAKER

Standing on Moskva River in Central Russia, Moscow paves the way for Russia’s futuristic advancements with its industries, tourism and technological expertise. Known for its striking architecture, larger than life museums, bustling F&B and luxurious hotels, the city has intrigued many a cultured travellers. The Russian-capital is home to the third-highest number of billionaires of any city in the world, and has the highest number of billionaires of any city in Europe - as reported by Forbes in 2020. So you can imagine snazzy cars, fancy residential complexes and posh locals in almost every corner of this global city.

The metropolis is the financial centre of Russia and houses some of the country’s largest banks as well. Business sectors in Moscow have shown exponential rates of growth since the 1998 Russian financial crisis. The Russian capital also boasts of lowest unemployment rate of all federal subjects of the country.

Along with chemical, metallurgy, food, textile, furniture, energy production, software development and machinery industries, Moscow houses the headquarters of the many of telecommunication and technology companies as well. With a celebrated mix of contemporary business and the old-school charm, it isn’t an overstatement to say that Moscow is the face of modern Russia.

MOSCOW MARVELS

A visit to Moscow entails an entrancing tryst with its mesmerising architecture. The city’s exceptional and long-standing history comes together at the Red Square - one of the first stops you’d probably make on your trip to Moscow. This area is enveloped by some of the most architecturally spectacular buildings of the metropolis.