Enema of Romanticism. A Guide to Post-Soviet Architecture in St. Petersburg

The architecture of the era of capitalist romanticism of the 1990s and 2000s is one of the most controversial pages of Russia's material heritage. It is commonly scorned and criticized, but it is precisely this topic that will be discussed... in a constructive manner in the pages of this book. Daniil Veretennikov, Alexander Semyonov, and Gavriil Malychev are Petersburgers and founders of the project Enema of Romanticism. They have become the mouthpieces of caproam in the online world and beyond. In the book Enema of Romanticism. A Guide to Post-Soviet Architecture in St. Petersburg, the authors present an accessible guide format that reveals an unusual side of the cultural capital, as a walk through the city with the book in hand simplifies the acquaintance with the buildings in discussion. In this book, you will find: - The opportunity to discover a completely new Petersburg - Routes through different parts of the city - Walks through previously unknown neighborhoods, shopping centers, and residential complexes in St. Petersburg - Reasons why you should take a look at forms that are initially off-putting - Architects' concepts You will also learn why St. Petersburg, the Northern Venice, should long ago be renamed Northern Dubai.