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A Forest Terem
May 01, 2015

A Forest Terem

Deep in a northern forest, a restless adventurer discovered a crumbling relic of a bygone era. Since then, he has been fighting against the odds to restore it.

Russia's Eiffel Tower
May 01, 2014

Russia's Eiffel Tower

An iconic radio tower in Moscow is in threat of being razed, despite what activists, international experts, or the law has to say about it.

Window on Europe
May 01, 2014

Window on Europe

Unraveling the mysteries of an intricately baroque church just outside Moscow takes us back to the time of Peter the Great.

Vasily Bazhenov
March 01, 2012

Vasily Bazhenov

Of all the figures that have risen to prominence throughout the history of Russian culture, few have been so plagued by misfortune as architect Vasily Bazhenov.

Stalin's Highrises
January 01, 2011

Stalin's Highrises

Anyone visiting Moscow knows about the city’s famous “Seven Sisters.” But few know that there were supposed to be eight. That is just one little-known aspect of their fascinating architectural history. We asked a noted urban historian to tell us more

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