Здание Наркомата обороны, Art Deco military administration building in Khamovniki District, Russia
The Defense Commissariat Building features a prominent tower adorned with five-pointed stars and Soviet symbols, rising above the surrounding structures in Moscow.
Constructed between 1934 and 1938 under architect Lev Rudnev's direction, this administrative complex served as headquarters for the People's Commissariat of Military Affairs.
The building demonstrates the architectural transformation during the 1930s Soviet period, incorporating Art Deco elements with traditional Russian military design elements.
Located at 18 Gogol Boulevard near Arbatskaya and Kropotkinskaya metro stations, the structure currently houses the Central Broadcasting Studio of Russia's Defense Ministry.
The existing tower represents only one-seventh of the original architectural plan, which intended to create an extensive complex facing Arbat Square.
Location: Khamovniki District
Inception: 1934
Architects: Lev Rudnev
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 55.74853,37.60352
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:21
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