Middle Trade Rows

Middle Trade Rows is a commercial complex near Red Square featuring intricate stone carvings across its outer walls. The structure spans multiple stories and displays typical features of late 1800s Russian Revival architecture.

Architect Roman Klein designed the building between 1889 and 1893 during a period of rapid economic growth in Moscow. The structure was later recognized as a federal cultural heritage site.

The building displays the craftsmanship of the late 1800s through its detailed stone facades with traditional design touches. Visitors can see how merchants decorated their commercial spaces with carefully worked details that reflected their status and the period's design tastes.

The building is located at Krasnaya Square 5 and is within walking distance of several transit stations and bus stops. It is best visited during daylight hours to see the stone facade details clearly.

Klein designed the building with unusual stylistic choices that blend Russian tradition with the commercial demands of the late 1800s. Some facade details are easy to miss from street level, making them worth studying more closely.

Location: Tverskoy District

Inception: 1890s

Architects: Roman Klein

Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.75257,37.62412

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40