CELEBRATIONS OF THE 870TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOSCOW INCLUDED THE OPENING OF THE NEW ZARYADYE PARK IN THE RUSSIAN CAPITAL.
The first major park created in the city for 50 years, its construction cost the city some $250 million. On the territory of the park, there are four landscape zones that are typical of Russia – forest, tundra, steppe and flood meadows. Th e park also houses a concert hall, a scientific and education centre, an “Ice Cave”, an exhibition and cultural complex, and a media centre. Its most impressive construction is the “floating bridge” observation platform which off ers majestic views of Moscow, stretching 70 meters
in length without supporting structures.
