Skyscraper number one. History, construction, structure and architecture of the Main Building of MSU

You hold the first illustrated book about the main building of Moscow State University in your hands. The author of the project Roman Yankovsky held a large -scale campaign, during which he managed to collect a huge number of archival materials, schemes and stories of residents of the city.
It was in this building that the first wall panels, air conditioners and high -speed elevators appeared. The miracles of engineering thought were embodied in reality when most Muscovites did not even have hot water!
The book describes the impressive history of the construction of the skyscraper, its architectural features and the device, collected many photographs of the facade and interiors. Also, the authors did not forget to mention individual outstanding personalities, thanks to the selfless work of which the main building of Moscow State University has become one of the symbols of our capital