House of NKVD officials
House of NKVD officials, Neoclassical building for Soviet security officials in Arbat District, Russia.
The House of NKVD Officials features high ceilings, grand staircases, and ornate decorative elements throughout its massive stone structure at Smolenskaya Square.
Built in 1949 by architect Ivan Zholtovskiy, this residential complex housed high-ranking members of the Soviet Union's security agency during the post-war period.
The building represents the architectural preferences of Soviet leadership, combining traditional Russian design elements with neoclassical proportions and symmetrical arrangements.
Located at the intersection of Smolenskaya and Arbatskaya streets, the building stands near multiple metro stations and remains accessible for architectural tours.
The structure maintains original security features from the Soviet era, including reinforced walls and specialized observation points integrated into the architectural design.
Location: Arbat District
Inception: 1949
Architects: Ivan Zholtovskiy
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: 55.74941,37.58212
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:03
Spaso House
393 m
Muzeĭ "Kvartira Pushkina na Arbate"
315 m
Church of the Transfiguration in Peski
390 m
Bulat Okudzhava Monument
377 m
Памятник Александру Пушкину и Наталье Гончаровой (Москва, Арбат)
299 m
Church of Saint Nicholas in Schepy
111 m
Memorial apartment museum of Andrei Bely
315 m
Церковь Николая Чудотворца в Плотниках
395 m
Доходный дом В.П. Панюшева (Арбат)
352 m
Садовый павильон с садом
408 m
Квартира, в которой в 1921-1945 гг. жил писатель В.В. Вересаев (Арбат)
349 m
Жилой дом с магазинами (Арбат)
412 m
Смоленская набережная 5/13
340 m
Наземный вестибюль (Арбат)
47 m
Доходный дом М.И. Хромовой, М.А. Обухова (Арбат)
301 m
2-й Смоленский переулок 1/4
268 m
Новинский бульвар 5 c1
202 m
Смоленская набережная 2-А
373 m
Spasopeskovsky Lane, 8
398 m
Главный дом (Арбат)
312 m
Служебный флигель (Арбат)
276 m
Смоленская площадь 6
122 m
Перронный зал (Арбат)
79 m
Torgsin (Arbat)
260 m
Arbatskaya telephone exchange
276 m
Городская усадьба (Арбат)
298 m
Vestibule of Smolenskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line)
209 m
Главный дом (Арбат)
398 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes