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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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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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Panel Discussion: Architectural Heritage of Shukhov

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Natalia

On Monday I went to the Central House of the Architect to listen in on the panel discussion “The architectural heritage of Vladimir Shukhov in a modern city.” While I usually post photos, this time around I thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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Shabolovka Excursion

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Natalia

P H O T O S from an excursion around Shabolovka neighborhood. October 27, 2012.

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Shukhov Tower poster … disappearance

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Natalia

^Photo from December 2011: last year, in the midst of other famous towers, a poster of Shukhov Tower hung up on the wall right behind Shabolovskaya metro station, which is not far from the real tower. ^Photo from October 2012: … Continue reading →

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GUM, day & night

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Natalia

GUM‘s glass roof, day & night. Another great Vladimir Shukhov engineering accomplishment!

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Happy belated bday Shukhov

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Natalia

Happy belated birthday (159th!) to Vladimir Grigoryevich Shukhov. August 28th marked the beginning of a year commemorating this great engineer. And several news stories came out of it, discussing the fate of Shukhov Tower. Cost of the restoration is being … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Tower Photos

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Natalia

New photos of Shukhov Radio Tower! See them HERE.

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Happy 90th!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Natalia

Shukhov Tower turns 90 this month… and it’s still a beauty!

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