We invite you to take a different type of sightseeing tour designed for lovers of less popular destinations that’s also highly recommended for architecture fans. It involves visiting some of the most distant and remote cities of the former Soviet Union to enjoy authentic architectural treasures with amazing designs.
In the 1950s the leader of the Soviet state, Joseph Stalin, transformed Moscow’s profile with numerous skyscrapers and large-scale buildings spread throughout the country. Towers filled with ornamentation, like the Gothic and Baroque cathedrals, which the regime paid special attention to after the end of the Second World War. It was a window-dressing operation to enhance his figure and that of a regime whose main objective was to consolidate centralised power.
After the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, and the end of the control of its satellite states, each country in the former Easter Bloc needed to set itself apart and forge its own identity and personality. Here, we show you some unusual and impressive examples of post-Soviet architecture. from Moscow to Astana and passing through the Siberian area.
Some examples maintain a continual line with Soviet grandstanding, others are examples of impassioned futurism, while others serve as icons to nations wishing to show their credentials in a new era. Take good note of the city and country and prepare to be dazzled, these are no recreations or infographics.
