Moscow

We Russians just don't know when to stop. Most people would consider this mental peculiarity a drawback. We, on the other hand, are proud of it (that's because we don't know when to stop being proud either).

This sweeping generalization applies equally to alcohol consumption and building skyscrapers. For proof, one needs to look no further than the "Moscow City" project that has been under development for the past decade. Many an architectural rendering has been discarded during this timespan - only to be replaced by drawings of towers that are bigger, better, badder. And more "Moscow". (Like Moscow actually needs vertical growth).

Last year, SiteBits wrote about the "Federation Complex" - two towers of 340 and 240 meters respectively. This year, this already feels too short. We need another tower and we're talking at least 600 meters...

Read the rest of: "Moscow in Foster Care"»

Via eXile.ru Do you know of such urban creatures as Arbusius Azerbaijanius, Pafus Maximus, or Sugarus Daddius? If not, you probably haven't read eXile's illustrated field guide to Moscow (exile.ru).

Check it out, it's witty and funny... especially if you've been to Moscow. If not, but you're planning on visiting, it can be useful as almost every type they describe really exists and is really common. Might as well prepare yourself for the jungle Moscow is.

[Field Guide To Moscow] (exile.ru)

Construction began today in Moscow on the site of what is to become the tallest European skyscraper.

The "FEDERATION" complex will include two towers, measuring 340 and 240 meters respectively and will be part of "Moscow-City" - a gargantuan multi-building project that has been under development for over a decade now.

The possibility that the new towers (and not the Kremlin) may soon become the standard "postcard" view of Moscow is bothering many. Not us.