Where in the world?. The city is nearly 900 years old -- Russia's capital is the face of the nation -- Moscow drives the national economy -- World famous buildings make up the skyline -- Moscow's infrastructure is vast and crowded -- The city is a center for Russia's arts scene -- Sports are a big part of Moscow life -- Dramatic views and urban adventures -- A destination city for food and shopping -- Wealthy and poor live differently -- Moscow knows how to celebrate -- Fun facts about Moscow -- Where in the world?.
Summary:
"The Great Cities of the World series profiles important cities in a lively, engaging way. The books are not meant as travel guides, but as fact-filled introductions that will give readers a sense of what each city is like and pique their curiosity. Each title will cover geography, history, people, economy, architecture, infrastructure, arts and culture, sports, attractions, food and shopping, daily life, celebrations and annual events. Each book will include a historical timeline, a Fun Facts section, and Where in the World? map." -- Amazon.com.
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