White House, Administrative building in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
This administrative building rises 24 stories above October Square and displays a white marble facade. It houses the regional government offices and various administrative departments that serve the Sverdlovsk region.
Construction started in 1975 and took seven years to complete, requiring the demolition of older city quarters to make space. This project marked a major shift in how the city developed and expanded during that period.
The building has become a defining symbol of the city and shapes how residents view their urban landscape. Local nicknames reflect how deeply this structure is woven into the community's collective identity.
The building sits at October Square 1 and is easy to spot from outside, being one of the tallest and most visible structures in the city. Visitors can walk around the square and view the architecture from different angles.
The structure is known by several local nicknames including 'Wisdom Tooth' and 'Party Member', terms created and still used by residents today. These names reveal how people have made this building part of their everyday language and local culture.
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