Shukhov Tower

The Shukhov tower in Moscow is very popular. For decades, it has been the screensaver of several TV shows. Including, she acted as a symbol of Soviet television. The era of Russian avant-garde architecture is headed by the Shukhov Tower in Moscow.

She was admired even at the time of construction. The unique building amazed everyone who came to look at the masterpiece of art. The great architect of this creation is Vladimir Shukhov.

The construction of a hyperboloid structure with a mesh shell has been noticed all over the world since 1963. The first began to duplicate: China, the Czech Republic, Japan, Spain and Switzerland. However, a specialized patent was needed for the construction.

The laconic design of the TV tower is incredibly ingenious:

• Steel profiles intersect each other and are based on rings. Such a building is displayed in a clear pattern-geometric grid.
• It has six sections of different diameters, but each is strictly 25 m.
• The structure was assembled on the ground and erected like a constructor, thanks to a winch, without the use of scaffolding or cranes.
• Has not been restored since it was built.

All broadcasts ended in 2002. There were attempts to repeat launches, but all were unsuccessful. Then in 2016, on a solemn-official basis, they were awarded the title "Monument of World Culture". The tower was included in the specialized list of especially important protected objects of the state.

Where is the Shukhov Tower located in Moscow?

The address is very simple: Donskoy district, Shulov street, house 8. Thanks to the Metropolitan in Moscow, you can quickly get to the TV tower. The station is called “Shabalovskaya”. Arriving at the necessary stop, the Great Shukhov Tower immediately catches your eye. Walk to it from the metro for about 300 m. Having been on the spot, there are unforgettable sensations from the fragile massive structure.

Unfortunately, at this time, the historic building is in disrepair. Thanks to the caring population, a fundraiser was organized and the assistance of the authorities was attracted to give the tower a “Second wind".