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The "park" has a great deal of open space, and consists exclusively of a lot of buildings and items of remembering the Second World War.

The "park" has a great deal of open space, and consists exclusively of a lot of buildings and items of remembering the Second World War.

A street market in Copley Square, with a view at the Tower right behind. This gives a look at how the tower today is integrated right into the Square and just how much people interact with it.

A street market in Copley Square, with a view at the Tower right behind. This gives a look at how the tower today is integrated right into the Square and just how much people interact with it.

Right next to the Tower is a fountain--a great exercise into the role of public space--that many seem to sit, relax, and ponder around.

One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.

One of the most striking aspects of the tower is the fact that it is fully reflective, which lends itself to a fascinating interplay with its surroundings.

Video showing the proximity of pedestrians on the Esplanade and cars on Storrow Drive, to illustrate how the street shapes the ambiance of the public space.

Video showing the proximity of pedestrians on the Esplanade and cars on Storrow Drive, to illustrate how the street shapes the ambiance of the public space.

Public spaces, much like this one, play a crucial role in any city, but their place in Moscow is of particular interest and relevance. Today, we'll take a tour and explore five such spaces.