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It's no understatement to say that Moscow has been the hot seat
of numerous historical events, with most of these taking place under
the roof of the city's - and probably country's - most famous landmark,
the Kremlin. In itself a magnificent citadel of cathedrals, spires
and glittering onion domes, this stunning architectural ensemble
neatly sums up the city's long history of Tsars, communism, cold
war, perestroika and reform. This is James Bond backdrop at its
best. It is also a huge contrast to the ultra-modern high rises
and shops springing up across the city. And so it is that, apart
from the odd cheap (albeit lethal) bottle of vodka, this is a vastly
expensive city, with Russia's nouveau riche mingling with the country's
poorest. But it's only by exploring all its intriguing nooks and
crannies that you'll really get a flavour for Moscow and see what
this fascinating city is really all about.
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