New space commemorates Moscow’s neglected Soviet-era buildings

As government officials in Moscow earmark Constructivist buildings for demolition in a massive project to relocate up to 1.6 million of the citys residents, a non-profit museum dedicated to preserving Russias avant-garde architecture has opened in the Shabolovka neighbourhood.
Supported by private grants and volunteers rather than public funding, the Avant-Garde Museum occupies a room in Na Shabolovke Gallery. The gallery, part of a municipal network known for its innovative exhibitions, is loc