Building of the Council of Labor and Defense

The Building of the Council of Labor and Defense stands with high pilasters extending from foundation to attic, presenting a symmetrical facade with strong vertical elements.

Constructed between 1932 and 1935 under architect Arkady Langman's direction, the structure replaced the 17th-century Golitsyn Palace and Saint Paraskeva Church at this location.

The building represents a transition in Soviet architecture, combining the rational elements of constructivism with classical monumentality in its governmental design approach.

Located at 1 Okhotny Ryad Street, the structure currently houses the State Duma of the Russian Federation and maintains its original governmental function.

The structure's height was specifically calculated to match the Moscow Hotel across the street, creating a balanced visual effect that compensates for the area's terrain differences.

Location: Tverskoy District

Location: Okhotny Ryad

Inception: 1935

Architects: Arkady Langman

GPS coordinates: 55.75796,37.61585

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26