Architecture surrounds us every day, but truly distinctive design can turn an ordinary structure into something unforgettable. While modern buildings often get the most attention, some older structures have a character and style that remain impressive decades later.
Soviet-era architecture is a great example. From imposing public buildings to unusual residential structures, many of these designs reflect the distinctive style and ideas of their time. Remarkably, a number of them are still standing and in use today.
Below, we’ve gathered some fascinating examples of Soviet-era architecture that continue to attract attention. Scroll down and take a look.
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#1 –Guess the country XD
#2 –Falowiec, Gdańsk, Poland
#3 –New Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
#4 –Warsaw, Poland.
#5 –The Aul, Kazakhstan
#6 –A symbol of this sub, Belgrade
#7 –A building I saw today
#8 –Ministry of Highways, Tbilisi, Georgia
#9 –PTT, Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
#10 –Ship House, Moscow, Russia
#11 –Wrocław, Poland.
#12 –Hotel Roman, Baile Herculane, Romania
#13 –Krakow
#14 –Rudo skyscrappers, just took the photo now
#15 –NDK, Sofia, Bulgaria
#16 –Plac Centralny, Nowa Huta, Krakow, Poland
#17 –High-Mountain Meteorological Observatory on Śnieżka, Poland
#18 –Kielce Bus Station in Poland. Before modernization. Built in 1984.
#19 –Soviet experiments in Yerevan, Armenia
#20 –Church of Divine Mercy in Kalisz, Poland. Built 1977-1993, designed by Jerzy Kuźmienko and Andrzej Fajans.
