House of the Unions, Concert hall in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia
The House of the Unions features a grand ballroom named the Hall of Columns with 28 internal Corinthian columns and green exterior columns along its facade.
Originally constructed in the 1770s as a residence for Moscow Governor General Vasily Dolgorukov-Krymsky, architect Matvey Kazakov redesigned the structure between 1784 and 1787.
The concert hall has hosted performances by numerous classical musicians, including Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff throughout its extensive history.
The building stands at the intersection of Bolshaya Dmitrovka and Okhotny Ryad streets, near the Bolshoi Theatre in central Moscow.
The Hall of Columns served as the location for state funeral services of notable Russian leaders, including Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, and Mikhail Gorbachev.
Location: Tverskoy District
Location: Moscow
Inception: 1780s
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: https://domsojuzov.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.75890,37.61640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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