Category Archives: Words

Shukhov Tower: what people are saying

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Natalia

Evidence that people are NOT indifferent. A collection of comments on the proposal to dismantle and relocate the Shukhov Tower. ONE day left of public discussion. By no means a complete list, but just reading a few comments and it’s … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Tower Press Conference

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Natalia

There are TWO days of public discussion left. After that a decision on the proposal to dismantle and relocate the Shukhov Tower will be made, as soon as March 24. On Wednesday, March 19, there will be a press conference … Continue reading →

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Письмо Президенту РФ В.В. Путину

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Natalia

Уважаемый Президент Владимир Путин! 25 февраля 2014 года Государственный Комитет Российской Федерации по Телевидению и Радиовещанию согласился с демонтажем знаменитой Радиобашни на Шаболовке в Москве, спроектированной инженером Владимиром Шуховым и построенной в 1922 году. Не было продемонстрировано никаких убедительных доказательств … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Putin

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Natalia

An open letter to President Vladimir Putin concerning the fate of the Shukhov Radio Tower on Shabolovka St. Moscow. March 13 2014 Respected President Vladimir Putin, On February 25, 2014, the Russian State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting agreed … Continue reading →

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Шуховская башня: SOS

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Natalia

15 марта 2014: ПРЕСС-РЕЛИЗ Московские градозащитники, историки архитектуры, искусствоведы подготовили ряд акций против планов демонтажа и переноса всемирно известного памятника архитектуры ХХ века – Радиобашни архитектора В. Шухова. В ответ на Проект постановления о разборе Башни уже выступила Общественная палата … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Tower in the news

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Natalia

English: 25.10.2007 Unique Shukhov Tower in Moscow in urgent need of reconstruction http://lands-sale.com/real_estate/Unique_Shukhov_Tower_in_Moscow_in_urgent_need_of_reconstruction_18697 01.03.2010 Shabolovka radio tower marks 90th anniversary http://voiceofrussia.com/2010/03/01/4943343/ 23.06.2011 Beautiful Moscow from the Shukhov Tower http://englishrussia.com/2011/06/23/beautiful-moscow-from-the-shukhov-tower/ 15.03.2012 Shukhov tower on the brink http://themoscownews.com/local/20120315/189534873.html 20.03.2012 Power Tower: Landmark … Continue reading →

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Narkomfin is being renovated – a clarification

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Natalia

A week ago an article came out in Метро газета, “Дом Наркомфина ремонтируют” Below is a translation of it: Narkomfin is being renovated The international association of architects Docomomo is sounding the alarm – Narkomfin is being destroyed from the … Continue reading →

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Narkomfin in the news

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Natalia

[last updated May 6, 2015] A simple Google or Yandex search for “Narkomfin” comes up with a long list of articles, which is a testament to its importance, and complex story. Narkomfin in the news: 28.11.2000 Гибель дома-машины http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/18056 10.2.2004 … Continue reading →

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A look back at 2013

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Natalia

2013 was a big year for The Constructivist Project! Here’s a quick look back at what the project was up to in the past year: January – Photographing Columbia University’s GSAPP students on their visit to Moscow as part of … Continue reading →

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Melnikov House in the news

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Natalia

As promised in Melnikov House Update, an archive of articles about the Melnikov House since April 2013: in ENGLISH 03/04/2013 HERITAGE ALERT: Melnikov House, Moscow http://docomomo.be/2013/04/03/heritage-alert-melnikov-house-under-threat/ 10/04/2013 12:42 Architectural Masterpiece in Moscow Under Grave Threat, Preservationists Say http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/architectural-masterpiece-in-moscow-under-grave-threat-preservationists-say/ 12/04/2013 Melnikov … Continue reading →

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