The Aviators House, or the high-rise on Barrikadnaya, is one of the symbols of Moscow. There are many legends about seven Stalinist skyscrapers built in the post-war years. Despite their venerable age, these buildings today amaze tourists, and many indigenous Muscovites would be happy to purchase apartments in them.
History and description of the Stalinist skyscraper on Barrikadnaya
In January 1947, I. Stalin signed a decree of the Council of Ministers "On the construction of high-rise buildings in Moscow." Kudrinskaya Square (formerly Uprising Square) was chosen for the construction of one of the magnificent buildings. For the simultaneous construction and similar architectural forms, these houses were later poetically called the "Seven Sisters". The building on Kudrinskaya Square will go down in history as a skyscraper on Barrikadnaya, by the name of the nearest metro station.
The main architects of the project are A. A. Mndoyants, M. V. Posokhin. On the common basement, the main tower was built on 24 floors (total height - 156 meters with a spire) and two symmetrical side buildings with 18 floors each. You can get inside through three large porches and many small ones. The high-rise on Barrikadnaya was built as a residential building (in total there are more than 450 apartments), except for the basement floor. The building has underground tiers on which, according to the original design, a parking lot and a bomb shelter were located.
Timeless luxury
After putting into operation, the house received the following address: Kudrinskaya Square, 1. The first tenants moved into their apartments in the spring of 1955. Only a select few could get their own square meters in such a house. Mostly apartments were distributed between test pilots, aviation industry workers and members of the USSR Council of Ministers and the Central Committee of the CPSU.
The luxurious decoration of public spaces has partially survived to the present day. In large porches and floors - stucco, parquet and chic oak panels, colorful stained glass windows and mirrors. The facade of the building is decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs, demonstrating the desire of citizens of the USSR to work, creativity and defense.
High-rise on Barrikadnaya is a worthy example of elite housing for its time. All apartments had a telephone connection with a concierge, sewer pipes were equipped with devices for shredding garbage, the building had its own boiler room. On the ground floor there were public institutions necessary for life. Here was the famous grocery store "Deli number 15", an ice cream parlor, its own post office, a hairdresser and many other organizations. Often the famous Soviet skyscraper "starred" in the movies and was mentioned in literary works.
Skyscraper from the USSR today
Ordinary citizens of the USSR could only dream of getting an apartment in an elite and beautiful house. Today, the situation has changed dramatically, and almost any property can be acquired with the appropriate amount of money.
Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers are once again incredibly popular today. Living or having your own office in one of these buildings is very prestigious. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that this building is not for everybody. There are no too large apartments in the house on Barrikadnaya. The maximum area of the apartment is only about 100 square meters. meters. Many real estate market experts consider the layout of apartments in Stalin's houses hopelessly outdated.
If we talk about the problems of a skyscraper on Kudrinskaya Square, it is worth noting the small bathrooms and kitchens. But not everything is so bad, virtues are also there. Elite housing built in the USSR can argue in its reliability and durability with most new buildings. The windows of the upper tier apartments offer incredibly beautiful panoramic views of the city center. Within walking distance from the house are many interesting places for walking and various attractions of the capital.
Price issue
Apartments in the house on Barrikadnaya are almost always on sale. Those who wish to purchase such a unique property will have to pay a substantial amount. The minimum price for a three-room apartment here is 35 million rubles. At the same time, the buyer should be ready for the overhaul of his purchase.
Apartments on Barrikadnaya are not only for sale, but also actively for rent. The cost of daily rent - from 6500 rubles per day. You can live a month in this incredible house for 150,000 rubles. It is worth noting that the skyscraper on Barrikadnaya is an excellent investment option. Experts agree that Stalin's skyscrapers will never lose their popularity.