The differences between Moscow and Pittsburgh

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The differences between Moscow and Pittsburgh It is going to be almost 3 years of my being in United States. To be hones I loved this city at the very beginning. The first thing that impressed me was its nature. It is gorgeous! Later I have started to compare two cities. Moscow where I was born. And Pittsburgh the city where I want to live. First of all Moscow is the capital of Russia. The city is located in western Russia and lies on the Moskva River. This region is one of the most highly developed and densely populated areas of Russia. The climate of Moscow is of the continental type, modified by the temperate influence of westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean. Winters are cold and long, summers are short and mild. Only a small percentage of Moscow's population is employed in the city centre because of the decentralization of workplaces. Moscow's role in the country's development is very important. Engineering (production of automobiles and trucks, ball bearings, machine tools, and precision instruments) and metalworking are by far the most important industries. Other important activities include the manufacture of textiles, chemicals and derivative products, and consumer goods (foodstuffs, footwear, and pianos); construction; printing and publishing. Moscow is the headquarters of state insurance and banking organizations. The centre of the city and the historical heart of Moscow is the Kremlin. Its crenellated redbrick walls and 20 towers were built at the end of the 15th century and were partially rebuilt in later years. Within the walls of the Kremlin are located the meeting places of the government of Russia. Among these are the former Senate building, the Kremlin Great Palace, and the modern Palace of Congresses. Moscow has a large concentration of educational institutions, and its centers of higher education draw students from throughout the
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