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Shukhov Month

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Natalia

Announcing: the month of March as Shukhov Month! March 19th is the tower’s birthday: 94 this year! To celebrate and take advantage of the tower’s inclusion in the 2016 World Monuments Watch list of 50 at-risk cultural heritage sites around … Continue reading →

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AUGUST 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Natalia

AUGUST 13, 2014 It’s been one year since that infamous night when the Melnikov House was abruptly seized by the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture (MUAR), entangling it in a new round of scandals and heated discussions for many months … Continue reading →

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ICOMOS Resolution re Russian Avant-Garde

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Natalia

“ICOMOS wishes to again call to the attention of the authorities of the Russian Federation the urgent necessity of: – halting the demolition of this internationally significant architectural and historical layer [Russian Avant-garde]; – providing top-level federal listing to these … Continue reading →

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Jean-Louis Cohen Comments on Narkomfin

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Natalia

Jean-Louis Cohen comments on the current situation surrounding the Narkomfin building Жан-Луи Коэн комментирует текущую ситуацию вокруг дома Наркомфина See photos of the renovation works going on inside the Narkomfin building in the past several months HERE.

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Narkomfin’s new life

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Natalia

(Translation from original article in Афиша-Город + photos/comments by Natalia Melikova in response) “Guys, relax, you will not control us”: Narkomfin’s new life Apartments in the Narkomfin building will be bought by friends of the owner, instead of preparing borscht … Continue reading →

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Melnikov House & Construction Site

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Natalia

^Bedroom inside the Melnikov House, photographed May 15, 2014. ^Construction site of a multi-functional complex at Arbat 39-41, photographed June 5, 2014. What’s the big deal about the neighboring construction site some 30 meters away from the Melnikov House? Read … Continue reading →

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April 22 Narkomfin Inspection

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Natalia

22 апреля снова зафиксированы несанкционированные строительные работы в доме Наркомфина. На видео и фото – рабочие в окнах квартир и пентхаусе: кто красит внешнюю стену, кто работает «болгаркой» в жилом помещении. По сигналу активистов приехал наряд оперативного реагирования, и с … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Tower Analysis

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Natalia

  After observing the situation for some time now and processing all the recent articles about the Shukhov Tower, I’ve put together some thoughts on what’s been going on concerning the tower. QUESTIONS The recent actions of the Ministry of … Continue reading →

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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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