Stalin's Architect. Power and Survival in Moscow

The book is the first major publication on the remarkable life and career of Boris Iofan (1891–1976), state architect to Joseph Stalin. Iofan’s story is an insight into the troubled relationship of all successful architects with power. A gifted designer and a committed Communist, Iofan became the Soviet Union’s most celebrated architect and the heart of political life in the Soviet Union. Generously illustrated, with a wide range of unpublished material, this book is an exploration of architecture as an instrument of statecraft. It is an insight into the key moments of 20th‑century politics and culture from a unique perspective, and the personal story of a remarkable individual who witnessed many of the most dramatic turning points of modern history. The book was shortlisted for the Pushkin House Book Prize 2022.

Details

Personalities

Iofan Boris

Type

Book

Place of publication

London

Year

2022

Number of pages

320 pages

Language

English

ISBN

9780500343555

Open stacks or available on request

Available on request

Illustrations

Yes

Bibliography

Yes

UDC code and author sign

725.33 Иоф

Volumes

1

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