Seven Sisters, Stalinist skyscrapers in Moscow, Russia
Seven Sisters is a group of seven monumental high-rises in Moscow, Russia, constructed between 1947 and 1953, reaching heights between 133 and 240 meters (436 and 787 feet). Each building follows a similar design with central towers surrounded by smaller wings, featuring pointed rooftops and decorative elements that shape the city skyline.
The towers were built under Stalin's orders to compete with Manhattan's architecture after World War II and demonstrate Soviet power. Their construction symbolized the rebuilding of the city and served the government as a visible sign of political strength.
Muscovites use the areas around these structures as meeting points, and many associate them with a particular pride in Soviet architecture. Students, hotel guests, and government employees shape daily life inside the towers, keeping them active places today.
Two of the buildings serve as hotels, while others house residential apartments, government offices, and educational facilities with direct connections to public transport. Visitors can view them from outside by walking along the wide streets that lead to each location.
The construction required advanced engineering techniques, including the use of liquid nitrogen to freeze soil for stable foundations. This method allowed builders to dig deep pits without the soft Moscow ground collapsing beneath them.
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