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The City of Moscow: A Story of Transformations

Moscow has always had a reputation both for its vibrant cultural scene and its chaotic pace of living. Over the last several years, however, infrastructure developments and cultural initiatives have made it much more livable for residents and visitors alike. Sergei Kapkov has been the visionary behind this change. He will share his concept of urban development in Russia, discuss life in Moscow and beyond, and reflect on what makes Russian cities different from European and American ones.

Date & Time

Friday
Nov. 13, 2015
10:00am – 11:30am ET

Location

5th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

Photo by Igor Gromov
 
Moscow has always had a reputation both for its vibrant cultural scene and its chaotic pace of living. Over the last several years, however, infrastructure developments and cultural initiatives have made it much more livable for residents and visitors alike. Sergei Kapkov has been the visionary behind this change. He will share his concept of urban development in Russia, discuss life in Moscow and beyond, and reflect on what makes Russian cities different from European and American ones. 

Speaker

Sergei Kapkov

Sergei Kapkov

Former Minister of Culture of the Moscow city government; Head of the Culture and Urban Development Center, School of Economics, Moscow State University
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Hosted By

Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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