Why? Because the Soviet Union built vertically, providing public housing for all, while leaving ample space for stunning public parks, sports fields, and gardens throughout the city — something that is simply inconceivable in the dystopian realities of individual homeownership. https://twitter.com/russiabeyond/status/1386213636905918467

This, incidentally, was the view from the kitchen of my Moscow apartment when I lived there a couple of years ago. The Metro was a five minute walk from my front door, and in 25 minutes I was in central Moscow.

A few more pictures. There were outdoor gyms dotted around, as well as covered seating areas and, in the park, barbecues — all free to use by the public, of course. And, yes, an equestrian centre.