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Krivoarbatsky 12

May 30, 1988
0h 20m
★ 0.0

Overview

A brief overview of the work of the great Russian architect Konstantin Melnikov, with a focus on the famous Melnikov House in Moscow’s Krivoarbatsky Lane and the problems faced by modern architects, echoing Melnikov’s troubles in the era of Stalinist architecture.

Genres

Documentary
History

Production Companies

Central Studio of Documentary Films

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