The unusual guide to the cities of Russia will introduce readers to the country’s amazing biological and geographical diversity. The authors focus on places far from wild nature: cities in which wild species of plants and animals coexist with the humans. The book explains how wildlife emerges in the middle of urbanized spaces. People do not just live next to wildlife, they actively interact with it. Scientists, engineers and architects observe wildlife and create new forms and materials. This book helps us look into the botanical garden and the natural science museum and find out why it is so important to preserve biodiversity in the city.