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Twin Cities

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Jonathan Glancey examines the relationships between five pairs of cities around the world. 5: Moscow/St Petersburg-East or West? In 1713 Peter the Great moved his capital from Moscow, a landlocked city a long way from Europe to the Baltic at St Petersburg. Both were forced into line during the communist regime, but today their rivalry is re-emerging, as President Putin has suggested that perhaps it is time to move some political power to the old capital. At the heart of the debate is the conundrum of where Russia's destiny lies - to the East, or with the West?

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Presenter:
Jonathan Glancey
Producer:
Jane Beresford
Source: Radio Times

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