Some architectural structures do not need special presentation. The skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment in Moscow also belongs to them. At least in the photographs, this house was seen by any resident of our country. But not everyone knows his amazing story. What is the famous Stalinist skyscraper silent about?
Building history
The skyscraper on
Kotelnicheskaya Embankment is unique in many ways. There are seven such buildings in total, and they were built almost at the same time, while only two of them are fully residential. This house was commissioned in 1952. The authors of the project and construction managers were well-known architects Chechulin and Rostkovsky, as well as engineer Hoffman. Prisoners, including prisoners of war, were involved in the construction of the building. As conceived by Stalin, all seven buildings were to become not only a symbol of the greatness of the state, but also a reminder of the great victory. The builders even left messages on the walls of some apartments, separate lines of them have survived to this day. From above, the high-rise resembles
an equilateral triangle without one side. This impression is created by the central tower and two wings extending symmetrically from it.
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In the old days it was impossible to settle in this house for any money. Initially, only military men with families lived in one wing, and the second went to artists. The tenants received a new living space with the most luxurious renovation and fully furnished. In different years, such famous people lived here as Nonna Mordyukova, Faina Ranevskaya,
Nikita Bogoslovsky, Galina Ulanova and Alexander Twardovsky. Of course, this does not end the list of well-known residents; it can be continued indefinitely. The skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment was the ultimate dream, even for wealthy citizens of those times. The porches were always under the supervision of vigilant concierges and security guards. Despite all the riches, the inhabitants of the house could go to visit each other, leaving the doors wide open.
High-rise on Kotelnicheskaya embankment: photos today and modern history
The house has long lost its elitism and inaccessibility. Today anyone can buy an apartment here. However, not all millionaires seek to move into this house, and this is not at all surprising. Initially, the apartments here were not big enough. High ceilings and chic stucco in combination with an absolutely ill-conceived layout and cramped passage rooms - this is far from the best option. However, not only is this a skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment for housing bad. There are big problems with the infrastructure. It is difficult to park a car near the building, garbage collection is difficult, there are interruptions in water supply and heating. Apartments in this building are constantly sold, you can also rent them for a day or a long term. But to do this is solely for the sake of the atmosphere. In terms of comfort for the same price, it’s not difficult to find a more convenient and pleasant accommodation in a new building. If you are captivated by a skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya Naberezhnaya, the apartments in it can be viewed during the tour. The most popular among tourists in this building are the Galina Ulanova Museum and
the Illusion Cinema.