House on the Embankment, Constructivist apartment building near Kremlin, Moscow, Russia
The House on the Embankment spans an entire block along the Moskva River, featuring 505 apartments across twelve floors opposite the Kremlin.
Built in 1931 as housing for Soviet elite members, the building became known for having the highest number of arrests during Stalin's political purges.
A museum established in 1989 on the first floor exhibits photographs, documents, and personal items depicting Soviet life in the 1930s and 1940s.
The residential complex contains a gymnasium, tennis court, nursery, library, and laundry services, serving the needs of its current inhabitants.
Memorial plates on the facade commemorate former residents who disappeared during the Great Purge, making it a testament to Soviet history.
Location: Yakimanka District
Inception: 1931
Architects: Boris Iofan
Architectural style: constructivism
Floors above the ground: 12
Address: Серафимовича ул., 2
GPS coordinates: 55.74432,37.61263
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:57
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