Most of what makes the personality of a city is the view it gives you to its past, in my opinion. Moscow become a city officially in 1147 so its history is long and depressing; perhaps no period more so than during the
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Another Soviet Farewell
Though I never saw the Soviet Union when it was actually the Soviet Union, I had my turn to view its rotting carcass in the mid-90's. As the economic picture in Moscow continues to brighten, more and more of the old believer's relics are falling victim to the wrecking ball. In many ways, I should not be sad, but rather should rejoice in the return of Russia to the Soviet Capitol. However, I still get a touch of nostalgia when I read articles like this one from the Moscow Times.
Most of what makes the personality of a city is the view it gives you to its past, in my opinion. Moscow become a city officially in 1147 so its history is long and depressing; perhaps no period more so than during theSoviet Union. All the same, part of me wishes I could see it during that time without all the western brands screaming at you down Tverskaya or the Casinos down New Arbat. I suppose a happy medium is sufficient and I doubt anyone will miss this corner of the Soviet Union.
Most of what makes the personality of a city is the view it gives you to its past, in my opinion. Moscow become a city officially in 1147 so its history is long and depressing; perhaps no period more so than during the
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please provide us your thoughts on the U.S. Dollar as a reserve currency and the impact the US Monetary policy has on the countries that you have blogged about.
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