"The discussion broaches what distinguishes Soviet design in the history of #MonumentalArchitecture, the ill-fated Palace of the Soviets project, postwar Soviet skyscrapers, how ideology is reflected in the #architecture, the challenges of ambitious #UrbanPlanning in #Moscow and more."

#KatherineZubovich discusses her book #MoscowMonumental: Soviet Skyscrapers and Urban Life in Stalin's Capital

https://www.americanprestigepod.com/p/e149-soviet-monumental-architecture
#SovietArchitecture #SovietUrbanism #urbanism #SovietHistory #books

E149 - Soviet Monumental Architecture w/ Katherine Zubovich

Danny and Derek speak with Katherine Zubovich, associate professor of history at SUNY Buffalo, about her book Moscow Monumental: Soviet Skyscrapers and Urban Life in Stalin's Capital. The discussion broaches what distinguishes Soviet design in the history of monumental architecture, the ill-fated Palace of the Soviets project, postwar Soviet skyscrapers, how ideology is reflected in the architecture, the challenges of ambitious urban planning in Moscow, and more.

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