"Now we look at architecture with new eyes": feedback on the lecture "Business Russia" at the National Centre RUSSIA

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The series of educational lectures held as part of the architectural exposition "The Birth of Scale" continues to attract full audiences. The latest event, "Business Russia," which took place on May 21 at the National Centre RUSSIA, was no exception — guests were deeply impressed by the journey through the history of the country's business architecture guided by moderator, art historian and architecture expert Yelizaveta Likhacheva.

"This isn’t my first time here. I really enjoy the way Yelizaveta Likhacheva speaks — vast knowledge, a great sense of humour, and you don’t just come to the lecture to hear the announced topic, but to discover many other new things and simply to chat and smile. Afterwards, you walk around the city with this new knowledge, look at the buildings, and you already see them a little differently," shared architecture enthusiast Marina Volkova. 

The lecture on architectural sites that have become symbols of Russian entrepreneurship and business culture gave many a fresh perspective on the link between architecture and commerce.

"For me, the most valuable part was the historical section of the lecture, where Yelizaveta Stanislavovna spoke about details that are always exciting to recall — what was built when and by which of our greatest architects," noted Angela Grigorya, a student at the architectural and construction institute of MSTU-MASI. 

The audience was especially thrilled by the stories about iconic architectural landmarks: from historical ones like Gostiny Dvor and the "book-shaped houses," to modern giants such as the Lakhta Centre.

"What I liked most was the beginning of the lecture — about the history of business architecture and how it first emerged. The lecturer spoke in a very engaging and well-structured way, without any unnecessary digressions. I also really enjoyed the final concept shown — the future building of the National Centre RUSSIA, which is expected to diversify the architecture of Moscow City. It will be fascinating to see it, we’re looking forward to the project being brought to life," said Daniil Raykin, a student of the MASI Faculty of Design. 

The next lecture, "Engineering Russia," will take place on May 23. Its main theme will be the technical aspects of architecture. Nikolai Vasilyev, Associate Professor at the NRU Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, Professor at the V. I. Surikov Moscow State Academic Art Institute, and Advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAASN) will be the speaker.

Participation in educational and cultural programmes at the National Centre RUSSIA is free of charge upon prior registration on the website russia.ru. Up-to-date information about the events can be found in the "Events" section.