Tag Archives: москва

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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Shukhov Tower: SOS

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Natalia

March 15, 2014:                         PRESS RELEASE Moscow urban activists, architectural historians, and art historians have prepared a series of events against the plans to dismantle and relocate the world … 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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Curious Graffiti

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Natalia

Curious graffiti has been spotted in Moscow. Is someone against finding out about cultural heritage sites? Left to right: Lissitzky’s Ogonyok Printing Plant, Lumiere residential apartments, Zhurgaz residential building ЖИЛОЙ ДОМ СОТРУДНИКОВ АКЦИОНЕРНОГО ОБЩЕСТВА “ЖУРНАЛЬНОГО-ГАЗЕТНОГО ОБЪЕДИНЕНИЯ (ЖУРГАЗ)” STOCK ASSOCIATION “ZHURGAZ” … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: The Constructivst Project

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Natalia

On September 8th opened an exhibition of 40 photographs of avant-garde architecture from The Constructivist Project at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow. And now happy to announce that it will be on view for TWO more weeks! … Continue reading →

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I LOVE MOSCOW

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Natalia

A while back a campaign was launched across Moscow with “Я ЛЮБЛЮ МОСКВУ” (I LOVE MOSCOW) posters throughout the streets and in the metro of the capital. In a multi-colored silk screen layer effect, the posters featured recognizable architecture such … Continue reading →

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Before / During / After

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Natalia

El Lissitzky’s Ogonyok Printing Plant Before / During / After or Original / “Restoration” / Fake Read why this is so HERE in English and HERE in Russian.

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WMF Everyday Preservationist Photo Contest

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Natalia

“World Monuments Fund invites you to vote for your favorite photo in our Everyday Preservationist Photo Contest. The photos in this gallery were submitted by photographers of all levels to advocate for everyday preservation. World Monuments Fund sends preservation experts … Continue reading →

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