Kudrinskaya Square Building, Residential skyscraper in Presnensky District, Russia.
Kudrinskaya Square Building rises over 22 floors and reaches a height of 160 meters with its tower spire, where the central crown alone measures 30 meters. The facade shows heavy stucco, vertical lines and narrow windows, while side wings arrange themselves symmetrically around the main tower.
Construction was completed in 1954, two years after Stalin's death and at a time when Moscow was rapidly rebuilt after war damage. This building is one of seven towers known together as Stalin's Sisters, which were meant to shape the skyline of the capital.
The structure takes its name from the nearby square, where the Kudrinskaya Sloboda once stood, an old artisan quarter. The entrance hall features heavy stone and bronze, while the corridors were laid out with more space than usual for residential buildings of that era.
The building sits centrally near Barrikadnaya metro station, from where many city districts can be reached quickly. Visitors can walk around the exterior and view the proportions from different angles, as the square remains accessible on all sides.
The upper floors contain apartments with ceilings over 4 meters (13 feet) high, which is rare even for old Moscow buildings. The outer corners of the tower are slightly rounded, so shadow patterns and light reflections shift throughout the day.
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