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MOSCOW, July 24 (RIA Novosti) – Russia...

12 white and golden towers, a “hovering” cube resting on the foundations of the twelve towers, and an internal installation.

The towers will jut upwards to symbolize skyscrapers in fast-growing cities. The white and golden color of the towers represent historical images of Russian architecture and the towers will be designed to represent the different ethnic groups in Russia.

“External facing elements are mobile, creating vast spaces of a ‘living façade’ which will create an image of a giant being while reflecting the sky, towers, plants, and people. During the nighttime, special lighting will be used to create an even more breathtaking effect of a changing light-color-dynamic screen,” the spokesman said.

He added that the Russian pavilion would contain a humanitarian zone where EXPO participants and visitors will be able to take part in a discussion on the meaning of a Better City, Better Life and on changing urban

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