Money, money everywhere
Moscow is flooded with money. I can’t confirm these facts, but I’ve been told there are more billionaires in Moscow than in New York, and that most of the wealth in Russia lies in the hands of less than ten billionaires. Mercedes, Rolls Royces, BMWs, and Porches line the streets. Dolce & Gabanna and Versace are the designers of choice. One Russian woman told us she thought the country was better when it was the Soviet Union, as the people were less materialistic and the sense of community was much stronger. People would help each other in those days, she said, but now everyone is much more self-absorbed. It’s only one person’s opinion, but interesting nonetheless.
Tags: Amanda Formoso, Moscow, Russia, Trans-Siberian, Travel
Amanda
For what it’s worth, Moscow was recently listed as having the highest cost-of-living of any other city on the planet.