Architectural Alphabet of Moscow. From Avant-Garde to Yauza. Phenomena of Moscow Architecture from Antiquity to Modernity

 



«Each chapter of this book is dedicated to a separate letter, and all the most interesting Moscow buildings, styles,
phenomena, and places are grouped in alphabetical order.
Have you seen vernacular architecture in your yard? What about ZHEK-art? Have you imagined what... it’s like to live on Moscow’s
"Golden Mile," Ostozhenka, the most expensive street in Russia? Do you know the secret of Moscow Baroque? This unusual guide
will answer these and many other questions about the city and its architecture.
You will learn to distinguish styles and eras of Moscow architecture, find interesting routes for walks around
the city, discover the secrets of the best city on Earth. With each letter of the Architectural Alphabet of Moscow, you will walk with the author from
general architectural ideas and concepts revealed through examples in Moscow to citywide phenomena like
the metro, and the Moscow metro is one of the most beautiful in the world! In the last, third part of each
letter, you will learn about a specific Moscow landmark that you can easily visit on your own,
using the book as a guide to Moscow.
Amazing full-color author illustrations will complement your journey through Moscow. The book will be an ideal
gift for anyone interested in Moscow!» — Vladimir Kozis — tour guide, lecturer, Moscow expert