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Moscow Monumental
Soviet Skyscrapers and Urban Life in Stalin's Capital
Book • 2020
Katherine Zubovich's "Moscow Monumental" offers a comprehensive exploration of Moscow's architectural transformation during the Stalin era.
The book delves into the ambitious plans to reshape the city, focusing on the construction of seven iconic skyscrapers and the unbuilt Palace of Soviets.
Zubovich masterfully weaves together architectural history, political context, and social impact, revealing the human cost of this monumental undertaking.
The narrative incorporates diverse perspectives, from architects and engineers to ordinary citizens whose lives were profoundly affected by the urban renewal projects.
The book ultimately provides a nuanced understanding of Stalin's vision for Moscow and its lasting legacy.
The book delves into the ambitious plans to reshape the city, focusing on the construction of seven iconic skyscrapers and the unbuilt Palace of Soviets.
Zubovich masterfully weaves together architectural history, political context, and social impact, revealing the human cost of this monumental undertaking.
The narrative incorporates diverse perspectives, from architects and engineers to ordinary citizens whose lives were profoundly affected by the urban renewal projects.
The book ultimately provides a nuanced understanding of Stalin's vision for Moscow and its lasting legacy.
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Katherine Zubovich, "Moscow Monumental: Soviet Skyscrapers and Urban Life in Stalin's Capital" (Princeton UP, 2020)
