Dec 19
Interesting snapshot in the International New York Times today: not only does Moscow currently hold the record for having the tallest building in Europe, but 6 other buildings in the capital also make it into the top 10. Most of these skyscrapers are located in Russia’s version of Canary Wharf, “Moscow-City”. continue reading
I came across this article which provides a great example of how Russia, contrary to perception, is leading the European market in a number of sectors. The article refers to the development of Russia’s first smartphone – a state-of-the-art device – which has been designed and developed by the Russian company Yota Devices. Russia is gradually being recognised as an innovator in technology, and is penetrating industries dominated by the US and Asia. This dual-screen model provides all the benefits of a standard smartphone, with the added attraction of an easy-on-the-eye ‘paper’ screen. This is one of many such ground-breaking European products emerging from Russia. continue reading
This week I wrote an article to correspond with the launch of the new BRICS and Emerging Markets Higher Education Rankings. Russia currently tails its BRICS counterparts in the rankings. I thought it important to highlight that, regardless of what the rankings illustrate, academics, the government and business are now joining forces to help Russian institutes climb the world rankings to invigorate the country’s talent pool. It still has a long way to go, but with more help from businesses, Russian institutes will move even further in the right direction. continue reading
All great countries have a legacy and cultural identity that should be cherished and passed on to future generations. Part of this legacy manifests itself in architecture and interior design. Sadly, however, even the great pyramids of Giza are not immune to the sands of time, and more modern construction is often even less robust. So the inevitable questions arise:
Andrey Yakunin