A Culture Revived - As a Map

The Revival style of architecture that came about in Moscow in the 19th and 20th centuries was a reflection of a return to Russian tradition for the sake of nationalist pride. It was a gesture and a statement to the world meant to emphasize Russian cultural dominance, and in the end, it ended up giving the city its own aesthetic, its own brand, that made it a recognizable site as well as a true center of Russian life.