Kuntsevo Dacha

The Kuntsevo Dacha is a two-story residence in a forested area near the Fili district in Russia, equipped with fortified defenses and a double-perimeter fence system. The property extends across several building sections with secured access routes and guard installations around the main structure.

The residence was built between 1933 and 1934 to designs by architect Miron Merzhanov and served as Joseph Stalin's home during the final two decades of his life. The building survived the war and remained his main place of stay until his death in 1953.

The dining room held a long polished table where Political Bureau sessions took place, with portraits of Lenin and Gorky hanging on the walls. These rooms show how private living areas and government business came together under one roof.

The entrance area on the ground floor leads to a study with a wartime desk, private rooms, guest quarters, and a large veranda overlooking the garden areas. Visitors can follow the layout of the main floor, which brings together all functional areas on one level.

The upper floor remained largely unused and dark, as the occupant preferred to stay on the ground level except during brief visits from his daughter Svetlana. This floor feels today like an unused space within an otherwise heavily occupied house.