Moscow city: the skyline of modern Russia

Rising like a glass-and-steel mirage on the Moscow River, the Moscow City International Business Centre (MIBC) is Russia’s bold answer to Manhattan and Dubai. This futuristic district, with its soaring skyscrapers and avant-garde architecture, has transformed the capital’s skyline into a symbol of 21st-century ambition.

Home to towering giants like the 374-meter Federation Tower (Europe’s tallest building when completed) and the twisting OKO Towers, Moscow City blends corporate power with jaw-dropping design. Over 75,000 professionals work here in offices of global banks, tech firms, and luxury hotels, while upscale restaurants and observation decks—like the Panorama 360 in Federation Tower—draw visitors eager to see Moscow from the clouds.

But Moscow City isn’t just about business. The Bagration Bridge offers stunning nighttime light shows, while the Afimall City shopping center delivers high-end retail therapy. Yet the district’s sleek facade hides a rocky past: construction delays, financial crises, and even a 2018 fire that engulfed the Neva Towers. Today, it stands as a testament to Russia’s resilience—and its hunger for modernity.