Instead, what one finds is a capital on the move, going about its business, with war clouds a distant cry. This has prompted Moscow city authorities to recast its tourism pitch. While its rich history, from the rule of the Grand Princes and Tsars to the Soviet era, is still the top draw, the Russian capital – Europe’s largest – is also presenting its modern face to visitors. All announcements on public transport are repeated in English, crucial in a city whose ever-expanding metro rail network is its lifeblood. (The author was on a visit to Moscow sponsored by the Moscow City Tourism Committee)

Source: The Hindu October 06, 2023 06:46 UTC