The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia

From a purely architectural point of view, it's such a grand and impressive building. When I visited, wasn't allowed in, but you can marvel at it from the outside.

Engineering at its best for its age. The size of the building is amazing and the fact that there were many of them, makes it even more amazing. Come and experience the size and architecture of the building. Also learn about the history behind all the buildings. The one was taken down and given as a gift to another country.

I see it from the architectural side, I find it amazingly beautiful !!!!! Don't forget, is one of the Seven Sisters, and there are two more very close, for example the Hotel Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia main building is one of seven Stalinist skyscrapers, designed and overseen by Vladimir Gelfreykh and Adolf Minkus. The skyscraper was laid down in 1948 and completed in 1953. According to the biography of the architect Minkus (published in 1982), draft plans were first drawn up in 1946 and ranged from 9 to 40 stories. In 1947 two designs were proposed: one utilized layered setbacks while the other called for a more streamlined construction which culminated in a blunt rectangular top. In the second and approved design a metal spire, presumably ordered by Joseph Stalin, was hastily added to the tower's roof.[1][2] Currently the building houses the offices for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

Old and new architecture combined. Flavors of soviet era with a touch of modernity.

The stunning beauty of the building of the Stalin era. It is especially interesting to look at it from the back when you are on the Arbat. This place is a must visit!