Moscow’s Architectural Heritage Under Threat

“Moscow’s skyline and architectural heritage are on the verge of being destroyed forever because of low-quality renovations and thoughtless demolition, according to a report released yesterday by a group of Russian and international activists.  Of particular concern are Constructivist buildings, seen internationally as some of the most important architecture that Russia has given the world. Many of them stand semi-derelict. Buildings such as Narkomfin, a pioneering experiment in communal living, have been slated for ambitious renovation plans for years, but work has been endlessly delayed and the building is cracked, peeling and in need of saving.” The Independent