Moscow again has the European record for the height of a skyscraper

Moscow - Moscow has confirmed its new reputation as a European skyscraper powerhouse, and after a brief pause, it has once again taken the continental crown from London. A spokesperson for the Russian development company Emporis announced today in Moscow that the Mercury City office and residential tower has reached a height of 338 meters, surpassing the London skyscraper Shard by 28 meters. The Moscow record holder is, however, still under construction.
    The London Shard was opened as the tallest building in Europe this July, with the participation of the monarch's son, Prince Andrew, and the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani, whose country largely financed the construction of the building. The building cost £450 million (14.1 billion crowns).
    However, according to the American agency AP, even after completion, the Moscow Mercury City will not hold its position at the top of the list of the tallest European buildings for long. A competitor is rising in close proximity - the Federation Tower is already under construction in Moscow's center, which is expected to reach a height of 506 meters next year. According to AP, this is a glaring proof of the transformation of the Russian metropolis from a shabby, boring nest into a thriving megacity primarily benefiting from oil and gas revenues.
    Compared to the world, however, Russia still plays only in the second league when it comes to building heights. In North America, Asia, and the Middle East, there are at least 60 buildings taller than those in Moscow. The tallest of them has long been the Dubai skyscraper Burj Khalifa at 828 meters.