The mastermind behind Moscow's borders expansion

In Russia, Moscow, unlike the world’s other major capitals, has always been more than an official headquarters of a sovereign state. It is everything - the nation’s key political center, financial heartbeat, cultural citadel, a default location for international organizations, etc. It is, therefore, not surprising that the city controls all the nation’s resources — human, financial, political, etc., a reality that makes it the most attractive place for handling all issues of local and global importance. The decision to further expand the city is aimed at making it more effective as a default domicile for people, businesses, arts and politics...