Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia main building

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia main building
Здание Министерства иностранных дел РФ
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General information
Architectural styleStalinist
Location32/34 Smolenskaya-Sennaya pl, Moscow, Russia
Coordinates55°44′45″N 37°35′03″E / 55.74583°N 37.58417°E / 55.74583; 37.58417
Construction started1948
Completed1953
Height
Roof172 m (564 ft)
Technical details
Floor count27
Lifts/elevators28
Design and construction
Architect(s)Vladimir Gelfreykh, Adolf Minkus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia main building is one of seven Stalinist skyscrapers, designed and overseen by Vladimir Gelfreykh and Adolf Minkus.

Overall view with the main building of Moscow State University in the background
Borodinsky Bridge and the Ministry building by night

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