Moscow on the Rise: From Primate City to MegaregionFootnote^*

* This article is dedicated to the memory of David J. M. Hooson. I am grateful for the encouragement of Margaret McKenzie. Also, I wish to thank Craig Colten and two anonymous reviewers for their helpful suggestions and professionalism.

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