Professor of Soviet History and Urban Heritage Researcher. Expert in the Soviet era, Cold War infrastructure, and the Romanov dynasty's impact on Moscow's layout.
Dmitri is a dedicated historian with 20 years of experience researching the political and physical transformation of Moscow. He specializes in the monuments of the Soviet regime, from the Metro's propaganda mosaics to the secret history of the Seven Sisters skyscrapers. His work answers the "why" behind the city's massive scale, covering topics like Lenin's preservation and the Cold War bunkers. He provides the factual, historical backbone for travelers visiting the Mausoleum, the victory parks, and the merchant districts of Old Moscow.