Shared the Entrance of an Apartment with Russian Soviet Architecture

Soviet architecture emerged in the aftermath of the revolution, serving a dual purpose: to symbolize the might of the state and to provide a low-cost, standardized, collective living space for the rapidly growing population. Initially, this period was marked by the construction of grandiose buildings as a show of ideological force. Subsequently, the focus shifted entirely to functionality, leading to the creation of housing projects capable of accommodating millions. The result was a proliferation of identical, plain structures.

A content creator residing in Russia shared the entrance of a building characterized by Soviet Architecture. The mere sight of the building was enough to oppress the spirit.

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Why do houses in Russia still appear so gray and gloomy?

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There are several technical reasons why these structures still appear so gloomy and colorless today;

Prefabricated Concrete: Concrete is a material that grays over time due to moisture and pollution. If not maintained, it creates a 'dirty' appearance.

Rejection of Individuality: The aim was to make each apartment and each building identical to support collective living. This resulted in visual monotony.

Quick Fix: These buildings were originally designed as 'temporary' solutions for a period of 25-50 years; however, they continue to be used due to economic crises.

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