On the banks of the Neva and on seven hills. Secrets, culture, history, and the eternal rivalry of Moscow and St. Petersburg

Shawarma or shaverma? Entrance or hallway? Curb or edge? And why is this important to anyone at all? This book will answer all your burning questions about the eternal rivalry between Moscow and St. Petersburg!
With its help, you will peek... into the hidden corners of the history of Moscow and St. Petersburg, namely their shared history of relentless rivalry: cultural contradictions and the common context of many epochs — all this is cleverly conveyed by the author both through detailed historical notes about the founders and architects of the two capitals and through resourceful lyrical digressions about ghosts, gastronomy, and football. And, of course, where would we be without monuments and museums, as well as visual illustrations.
If you want to discover Moscow and St. Petersburg — this book is for you, and if you think you already know everything, we recommend buying it to be pleasantly surprised!