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Mansions of the 19th century nobility are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Moscow. Magnificent estates grew following the industrial upsurge of the country, which peaked at the end of the 19th century and took over the beginning of the 20th century. The old aristocracy as well as merchants and industrialists occupied the best houses in Moscow and the city outskirts. These were urban and country houses where life was always bustling. Now these buildings make up the cultural center of the city. Today Moscow has the biggest number of mansions among European capitals and the city takes great responsibility when it comes to preserving this heritage for future generations. More than 60 historic estates have been restored over the past 12 years. The capital’s authorities plan to renovate another 74 mansions in the near future. Apart from the restoration works, Moscow is reigniting traditions and breathing new life into old estates, organizing a large-scale Moscow Estates Festival that attracts the attention of both residents and tourists to the capital’s heritage. The festival introduces Moscow’s history in a new interactive and engaging format. This year The Moscow Estates Festival was held for the 3rd time, and it was the largest one yet. In total, during the three months of the festival, held from June 15 till September 15, more than 3,000 events have been held at 40 venues – from historical picnics and performances to open-air concerts and modern musicals. Over 702,000 people have visited the third edition of the festival: both Muscovites and tourists from other cities and countries. Evgeniy Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee said, “While the Russian capital holds a big number …

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