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Last Updated: 02/17/2012
News

Metro Park Plans Lead To Protest

The Moscow Times
About 50 protesters rallied in southern Moscow on Sunday in the latest confrontation in a struggle that echoes the battle over the Khimki Forest road.

No Residence to Rise on Russky Island

The Moscow Times
The Kremlin has abandoned plans for a state residence on an island off the coast of Vladivostok.
Vladimir Filonov / MT

Finam in Conflict Over Perlov House

The Finam investment company is facing allegations from former Perlovy & Co. general director Zhanna Kirtbaya that it is illegitimately taking over a downtown landmark.




Analysis

The Next Evolution in Retail

Steady sales growth and rising competition for consumers has piqued retailers' interest in new mall formats. A wave of outlet centers is on the way, and power centers will follow.  

Insider's View

Hotels Are Heading To Economic Hubs

Multinational hotel chains are planting their brands throughout Russia, and Hyatt is no exception. Gebhard Rainer, managing director for Hyatt International, knows Russia well enough that he can discuss Moscow's Ring Roads and southern Russia's trade. We asked him what Hyatt is up to in various cities.


Architecture

News in Brief

REQ
New Holland Island, a spit of land in St. Petersburg, is experiencing a renaissance as a cultural hub, which is a major change after centuries of military use, decades of neglect and a failed revamp in the 2000s.




Q4 2011

Shopping malls take on new formats, and the regions attract retail space
For office developers, parking wins out
Penthouse market in Moscow matures


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