“Every chapter of this book is devoted to a different letter, and all the most interesting Moscow structures, styles, phenomena, and places are grouped alphabetically. Have you seen vernacular architecture in your backyard? And what about ZHEK-art? Can you imagine what it’s like to live in Moscow’s ‘Golden Mile,’ Ostozhenka—Russia’s most expensive street? Do you know the secret of Moscow Baroque? These and many other questions are answered by this unusual guide to the city and its architecture. You’ll learn to distinguish styles and eras of Moscow architecture, find interesting walking routes through the city, and discover the secrets of the best city on Earth. In every letter of the Moscow Architectural Alphabet, you’ll travel with the author from general architectural ideas and concepts revealed through examples from Moscow to citywide phenomena such as the subway—and the Moscow Metro is one of the most beautiful in the world! And in the last, third article of each letter, you’ll learn about a specific Moscow landmark that you can easily visit on your own, using the book as a guide to Moscow. The book will be an ideal gift for everyone interested in Moscow!” — Vladimir Kozis, tour guide, lecturer, Moscow scholar