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The two capitals of Russia: Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
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Marine Laouchez CULT 316/GRMN 345: MYTH AND METROPOLIS. HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE EUROPEAN METROPOLIS. Course co-ordinator: Dr. Susan Ledanff Due: Wednesday 7 May 2003 Essay 1 The two capitals of Russia: Moscow and Saint Petersburg. When thinking about the great European capitals, one would tend to evoke romantic Paris, restless London, even still Rome or Barcelona. But often, Russian capital Moscow is forgotten. It may be because in the post-communist era, people easily forgot about that power in decline. Or because they do not consider Russia to be part of Europe. Or because Moscow had to compete with St. Petersburg, limiting its influence. That is why it can be relevant today to talk about two capitals of Russia. On the one hand, it is possible to define objectively what a capital city is, and this could help to determine which, Moscow or St. Petersburg, fits the definition. On the other hand, considering the situation...
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