Architecture of motion: visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA will learn about the art of designing the country’s transport infrastructure
One of the
many sources of pride in Russia’s architectural legacy is its transport
infrastructure. On July 31, the National Centre RUSSIA will host the lecture
"Transport Architecture of Russia," dedicated to advanced solutions,
technologies, and the craftsmanship behind the country’s transport hubs. The
event is part of the lecture series "Symbols of Time," presented by
renowned art historian and architectural expert Yelizaveta Likhacheva.
Russia’s
transport infrastructure is more than just a collection of functional
facilities – it is a true manifestation of architectural artistry that reflects
its era and technological progress. From the majestic railway stations of the
19th century to state-of-the-art airport complexes, each structure tells a
unique story, seamlessly blending engineering ingenuity, artistic vision, and
maximum comfort for millions of passengers.
During the
lecture, guests will embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of
the country’s transport architecture. They will discover how design approaches
have changed from imperial times to the present day, explore some of the most
impressive railway stations, bridges, airports, and even car parks, learn how
modern technologies are transforming transport hubs, and understand why such facilities
often become a city’s calling card. A special focus will be given to the origin
and development of railway architecture in Russia.
Joining
Yelizaveta Likhacheva in conversation will be architectural historian and tour
guide Ayrat Bagautdinov, head of the educational company "Through the Eyes
of an Engineer" and chair of the Interregional Union of Tour Guides, along
with Alexander Zmeul, PhD in History, independent researcher, curator, author
and columnist.
This
discussion on transport infrastructure architecture will take place within the
context of the exposition "The Birth of Scale," which opened at the
National Centre RUSSIA in March and showcases the grandeur of Russia through
its architectural legacy. The exposition features items from the National
Centre RUSSIA's own collection, as well as the ones from museums and private
collectors across the country — including tools used by architects throughout
history, blueprints and scale models of both realised and visionary projects. A
separate section is dedicated to the future of Russian architecture, featuring
children’s creative studios, student workshops, and works by young architects.
Watch the series of educational lectures of the National Centre RUSSIA with art scholar Yelizaveta Likhacheva and discover more about Russian architecture.
Partners of
the exposition "The Birth of Scale" include DOM.RF, the Ministry of
Construction of Russia, Gazprom, the A. V. Shchusev State Research Museum of
Architecture, the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, the Yakov
Chernikhov Architectural Charity Foundation, and the HSE Art and Design School.
The
"Symbols of Time" series with Yelizaveta Likhacheva will soon be
expanded to include discussions on visual art, sculpture, photography, fashion,
and the role of the curator in contemporary culture. Follow updates on
russia.ru and on the social media pages of the National Centre RUSSIA.
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