Ostankino Tower, Television tower in Moscow, Russia
The Ostankino Tower is a television and radio tower located in Moscow, Russia.
Constructed in 1967, it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world until 1975.
The tower is a symbol of Russian broadcasting and a popular tourist attraction.
It features an observation deck and a revolving restaurant.
Despite a fire in 2000, the tower remains operational and continues to broadcast signals.
Location: Ostankinsky District
Inception: 1967
Architects: Nikolai Nikitin, Leonid Batalov, Dmitri Ivanovich Burdin, Moisey Abramovitsj Sjkoed, Lev Nikolaevitsj Sjtsjipakin
Official opening: 1968
Floors above the ground: 120
Elevators: 5
Height: 540.1 m
Website: tvtower.ru
Source: Wikimedia
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