In modern megacities, more and more skyscrapers grow every year (photos of some of them are presented in this article). After all, they are not only beautiful and stylish, but also compact. And also allow you to save a huge amount of space, which is simply necessary today.
Skyscrapers (photo attached) come in a wide variety of shapes and types. And if earlier they were built on the American continent, today these skyscrapers conquer more and more Russian cities. An apartment in such a building is expensive and available only to people with high status and we alth. In general, skyscrapers are an ideal place for romantic urbanists: a huge city at a glance. And what a view at night!
As you already understood, tall buildings are not uncommon today. But what is the tallest skyscraper in Russia? What is this building and where is it located? This is what is to be found out now. So, here is a list of the tallest buildings in Russia today.
Constitution Tower
Let's start from the end. Or rather, from the tenth line of the rating. This is Constitution Tower. Its other name– Leader Tower. The skyscraper is located in the northern capital of Russia on Constitution Square. Hence the corresponding name. Construction began in 2009. The finished building was handed over only in 2013.
Leader Tower is a 42-story tower reaching a height of 142 meters. The skyscraper became the first building that surpassed the city's dominant – the Peter and Paul Cathedral in height.
Grozny City
Ninth place in the ranking of "The Tallest Skyscrapers in Russia" is occupied by a huge complex located in the center of Grozny on the banks of the Sunzha River. Its name is Grozny City. The total area of the complex occupies five hectares of land. And its height reaches 145 meters.
Grozny City consists of seven skyscrapers. This is a five-star hotel, office and shopping centers, as well as residential buildings. The tallest building (Phoenix Tower) has forty floors, the lowest - eighteen. The complex has a heliport (on the roof of the office tower), two-tiered platforms for cars, as well as shopping pavilions, cafes and swimming pools.
In 2014, the construction of the Grozny City 2 facility began. It is planned to erect a 400-meter building. Then it will undoubtedly be the tallest skyscraper in Russia.
Vysotsky
An elite skyscraper called "Vysotsky" was built in November 2011 in the city of Yekaterinburg. The authors of the project specifically timed its opening to coincide with the release of the feature film Vysotsky. Thanks for being alive". At the opening of the mainNikita Vysotsky was the guest. His family has officially authorized the building to "bear their name."
The 54-story building reaches a height of 188.3 meters. It is the tallest skyscraper in Russia outside of Moscow. In 2012, an observation deck was opened here, from which you can admire the beauties of the city.
If we consider all buildings above 150 meters as skyscrapers, then Vysotsky deserves the title of the highest northern skyscraper in the world.
House on Mosfilmovskaya
Well, the tallest buildings in Russia are undoubtedly the skyscrapers of Moscow. And in seventh place in the ranking is the House on Mosfilmovskaya. This is not just a house, but a whole complex consisting of two towers of different heights. The tower, which is lower, reaches 132 meters, and the one above, 213 meters. They are interconnected by a low section.
House on Mosfilmovskaya is a residential complex, a shopping center, an office building, and underground parking for more than a thousand cars. In 2012, he went around other skyscrapers in Russia and was recognized as the "House of the Year".
Imperia Tower
The Imperia Tower complex is located in the Moscow International Business Center "Moscow-City". It is divided into two towers - "West" and "Federation". The first building was commissioned in November 2013. It consists of sixty floors, and reaches a height of 242.4 meters. There are residential areas, a hotel and shopping centers, as well as a huge parking lot, car washes and service centers for cars.
The second tower, the Federation Complex, is currently under construction. Commissioningplanned for the end of 2015. Upon completion of construction, these skyscrapers will become the tallest buildings in the territory of not only our country, but also Europe. According to the project, the highest point will be 373.3 meters. The complex will house elite residential and office apartments.
Triumph Palace
The Moscow skyscraper Triumph Palace is in fourth place in the ranking. The height reaches 264.1 meters. It is currently the tallest residential skyscraper in Europe.
"Triumph Palace" is made in the classic Stalinist style, lined with ceramics, granite, marble and travertine. The building is located in an elite area: the front entrance of the high-rise building goes directly to Chapaevsky Park, and around it is a park zone.
The last three floors of the Triumph Palace building are occupied by an elite hotel complex with the same name. It is considered the tallest hotel in Europe. Each hotel room is decorated in the style of one of the world's cities.
Waterfront Tower
The three tallest buildings are opened by a complex consisting of three towers located in the Moscow City business center. Three skyscrapers: Tower A (85 meters high), B (135.7 meters) and the tallest, Tower C (268 meters).
The last building was commissioned at the end of 2009. At that time, she bypassed all the skyscrapers of Moscow in height. Until the construction of the "Capital City" was completed.
City of Capitals
The City of Capitals complex and the Eurasia Tower in the foreground take second place in the ranking. The tower reaches 309 meters in height. Its construction was completed in 2014. "Eurasia" is made in a classic style with modern elements. A small triangular bay window is attached to the main building. All forty-three floors of the tower are occupied by office apartments. In addition, the building houses a swimming pool, retail stores, living space and parking for a thousand cars.
The City of Capitals complex is located in the center of Moscow City and consists of two skyscrapers: the 76-storey Moscow and the 69-storey Saint Petersburg. The towers are interconnected by an 18-story extension, which houses office centers. The construction of the complex began in 2003, then it was frozen for two years to change the design concept. At the end of 2009, the official opening took place. Until January 1, 2012, the City of Capitals skyscraper complex was considered the tallest in the Commonwe alth of Independent States.
Mercury City Tower
The tallest skyscraper in Russia is the Mercury City Tower. It is located in MIBC Moscow City. Construction began in 2005 and ended in 2013. The height of the skyscraper is 338.8 meters. This allows him to be considered the tallest building in Europe. The Mercury City Tower beat its predecessor, London rival The Shard, by 33 meters. By the way, the English skyscraper lasted only four months in the status of the tallest building in Europe. The authorship belongs to the famous American architect Frank Williams and the equally famous Russian MikhailPosokhin.
"Mercury City" consists of 75 floors located above the ground, and 5 underground. Here are elite residential apartments, class A + offices, a hotel, a huge parking lot, shopping and entertainment centers, a sauna and fitness clubs.
By the way, the title of Europe's tallest skyscraper for the Mercury City building is already in jeopardy. In 2012, the construction of the Lakhta Center began in the northern capital. According to the project, its height will be 462.7 meters. This will allow the "St. Petersburg" to bypass the "Mercury" and get the coveted title of the highest in Europe.
