The potential of Moscow’s industrial zones – Russia
A Guest contribution by Tatiana Polidi, Executive Director of the Institute for Urban Economics, for the Moscow Urban Forum A few decades have passed since Moscow emerged on a post-industrial development path, leaving behind the zenith of production growth. The…
Moscow, the city for life – Russia
Recently the Moscow Government published under the headline “Moscow, the city for life” its seven development priorities. A document distributed at the Moscow Urban Forum in December 2013. Moscow is with a population of over 12 million people one of…
The Baltic Pearl, St Petersburg – Russia
On the coast of the Gulf of Finland, south-west of the centre of St Petersburg, a major residential complex for up to 35 000 residents is under construction. The Baltic Pearl with housing, shopping centres and public buildings is currently…
Hosting two major sports events – Russia
Since a few years the largest developing countries and big emerging market economies are playing an increasing role in hosting major sports events. The last developed country hosting a FIFA World Cup had been Germany in 2006. The World Cup…
18th August 2012 Moscow – Russia
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