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Stalin's 7 Skyscrapers

29.10.2009 | 19:52

Moscow State University, Sparrow Hills (1)

Seven skyscrapers built in Moscow during Stalin's times are the iconic part of the city's skyline. Moscow historians believe that there was a reason why they were built. The project designers led by Stalin had intentions to demonstrate the entire world how strong and powerful the Soviet state was. They also say that Stalin was interested in astrology and decided to build the skyscrapers in accordance with astrological rules.

Rumor has it that Stalin planned to re-build Moscow to make it look like a Zodiac table. The metro loop line with 12 stations and nine skyscrapers representing planets were designed for these purposes. The Exhibition of Economic Achievements and the Ostankino TV Tower were to represent an asteroid belt. The metro loop line and the skyscrapers were built concurrently.

On January 13, 1947, when Moscow was celebrating its 800-year anniversary, Stalin signed a decree regarding the construction of skyscrapers in Moscow. The initial plan involved nine skyscrapers. The eighth one was planned to be built in Zaryadye, where the National Committee of Heavy Industry would be located. However, later it was decided to build hotel "Rossia" in that place, Pravda.Ru reports.

One thing has to be admitted, the Soviet architecture attributed to Stalin was magnificent and impressive, unique and beautiful. Anyone who really appreciates great architecture should agree. Moscow is an amazingly beautiful city. Idiots in the west often love to describe these obvious works of art as "grotesque."

That's because they are inept, incompetent and have no taste. Their idea of architecture is a glass monstrosity that's nothing more than a box with windows. If some Roman legion shot off a bunch of baseball bats as missiles, the buildings would be toast.