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Soviet Metro Stations: Architecture and the Utopian Dream with Vladimir Ivanov
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"Our Soviet metro exerts a wholesome influence on those who use its services. The majestic architecture of the metro stations, their impeccable cleanliness, the efficient performance of the maintenance personnel, and the whole atmosphere prevailing in the metro make a man stand up straight and behave himself,” said one of the party leaders on the occasion of opening new metro line in Leningrad.
Holding an MA in Classics, Vladimir is an author of a book called “Inspired by outer space: images of the future in late Soviet architecture” and a key contributor to TASCHEN's edition "CCCP: Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed". Vladimir has written articles on contemporary art for local media, done podcasts on photography and the Russian revolution. He has also curated a number of exhibitions, including "The Cradle of the Faith: Christian Presence in the Middle East" in New Michael Palace and "Lingua Sacra" in the Imperial Public Library. Currently, he is doing architectural walks in St Petersburg and shares his vast knowledge of arts through the tours of the Hermitage and Russian museums.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
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A detailed tour through Moscow’s first incredibly beautiful metro and others in St. Petersburg and Tashkent with historical background. The perfect seminar.
Excellent introduction to these ornate underground monuments
Very well organized with insightful history and art history. Focused on stations I hadn’t visited, including in Uzbekistan so it was totally new for me!! Vladimir is so engaging and knowledgeable, give him a chance!!
Very interesting topic and knowledgeable speaker. Some lovely visuals, but I would have liked more.