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Ekaterinburg (Yekaterinburg) City Hall and House of Trade Unions (Sevastyanov Estate)
The famous Ekaterinburg City Hall was built in the 1950s by German
prisoners of war. Its theme was to reflect the Great Victory of the Second
World War. The City Hall of Ekaterinburg is one of the most interesting
buildings both in Ekaterinburg and Russia. It represents Soviet
architecture, while emphasising the city’s own unique history. The decision to
build this landmark was taken by the Council of Ministers to honour
Ekaterinburg for its contribution to that victory.
House of Trade Unions (Sevastyanov
Estate)
It is one of the greatest estatf Ekaterinburg hises otorical center.
Originally, it was built for a rich merchant N.Sevastyanov.
Sevastyanov was thought to be so rich that people used to tell stories about
how he asked Russian Tsar’s permission to cover the roof of his estate with
gold. Later it was reconstructed by architect Paduchev who used many European
styles. After 1870, the Regional Court and the Regional Trade Union
center occupied the estate.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
RUSSIA POSTCARDS COLLECTION
