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Moscow heats up

Welcome to the post-Soviet era. Russia’s capital is a breath of fresh air, where historical monuments and ultramodern towers can brighten up the same block.

A view of the Kremlin from the Moskva River

History is alive in this heroic city. The Kremlin shows off the splendor of Muscovy’s medieval princes; St. Basil’s Cathedral recounts the defeat of the Tatars. Moscow also recalls Russia’s more recent past, still fresh in our memories. On Red Square, the founder of the Soviet state lies embalmed-a few kilometers away, his heir propelled the demise of the same state.

These days, Moscow continues to make history. It transpires on every street corner, as Muscovites move into the 21st century while embracing the global culture of the modern era. With the same purposeful optimism that their predecessors looked “Forward to Communism!,” Muscovites today are looking forward to the limitless opportunity of New Russia.

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mara vorhees is a freelance writer based in Massachusetts. Email Mara at editor@executivetravelmag.com.

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