Stalinist architecture

Stalinist architecture - Stalinist Gothic

Stalinist architecture, also known as Stalinist Gothic, is an architectural style associated with the rule of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union, primarily during the 1930s and 1950s. It is characterized by monumental, neoclassical buildings with elements of Gothic and Art Deco styles. Key features include grand facades, columns, spires, and ornate detailing. These buildings often conveyed a sense of power and authority, emphasizing the state's control. Stalinist architecture is a reflection of the political and ideological climate of the time, as well as the desire to make a strong visual statement.