This is one of the more interesting “coincidences” in the Russia story so far, given what the Trump empire does.
In an article titled “Plan to relocate 1.6 million Muscovites turns middle-class Russians into protesters” by David Filipov, dateline June 10, 2017, the WaPo is running a story about the “relocat[ion] of 1.6 million Muscovites” in order to “demolish Soviet-era apartments and replace them with modern high-rises.”
Guggenberger accepted the bargain Putin has tacitly offered Russia’s middle class: She’s worked hard, bought herself a home, saved and spent money, and stayed out of politics, while the Kremlin consolidated its control over all levels of government. Guggenberger would have been content for it remain that way, too — until the government came at her where she lives.
Guggenberger is one of 1.6 million Muscovites who could be affected by a city plan to demolish their Soviet-era apartment buildings and replace them with modern high-rises. Moscow authorities say the old buildings are beyond repair and that this massive urban relocation will bring much-needed improvements to city housing.
I would not presume to know who has the contract on building these high-rises, but it is sure an interesting coincidence….