Modern Soviet Architecture and Design

This study guide provides a concise overview of the artistic styles and architectural trends during the early years of Soviet rule, as well as the architectural development in the RSFSR (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic) and the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) throughout much of the 20th century, from 1917 to 1991. This period encompasses Visionary Architecture, Constructivism, the decline of the Russian Avant-Garde, the emergence of the Stalinist Empire style, and the rise of New Modernism. The guide covers both volumetric design and urban planning concepts, proposals, and trends. The theoretical content is fully illustrated with drawings by 4th-ye…