Shukhov Tower Reconstruction to Begin in Moscow Autumn 2026
This autumn, reconstruction work on the Shukhov Tower will begin in Moscow.
Consensus
- Reconstruction of the Shukhov Tower will begin in autumn 2026.
- The project involves dismantling and replacing the first through fifth sections of the tower.
- Anti-corrosion protection of metal elements will be a key focus during the work.
- The Shukhov Tower is over 144 meters tall and was built in 1922 according to the design of Vladimir Shukhov.
- The restoration project received a positive conclusion from state expertise in April of this year.
- The work will be carried out with consideration for the tower's status as a cultural heritage object and with emphasis on preserving original details.
Points of divergence
- The reconstruction has been planned for over ten years, and the project was finally launched this year. — vm
- More than 115,000 residents supported the restoration of a historical sculpture on the building at 17 Tverskaya Street via the 'Active Citizen' portal. — vm
- Recent restoration work was completed on a historic service building in Potapovsky Lane. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Shukhov Tower on Shabolovka will begin reconstruction in autumn 2026 — Вечерняя Москва
- Reconstruction of Shukhov Tower will begin in Moscow in autumn — Москва 24
Key entities
- Moscow
- Alexey Popov
- RIA Novosti
- Maxim Denison
- Shukhov Tower
- RTS
- Shabolovka
- Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network