Shchusev Collection

Plan of New Moscow, 1923. Creator: Shchusev, Alexey Viktorovich (1894-1949)
Plan of New Moscow, 1923. Private Collection

The Tomb of Lenin - Red Square, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia. Date: 1931

Moscow Kazansky railway station (Project), 1913. Creator: Shchusev, Alexey Viktorovich
Moscow Kazansky railway station (Project), 1913. Found in the Collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Project for the Moscow Kazanskaya railway station, 1915. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Project for a government building in Samarkand, 1929. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Narkomzem in Moscow, 1927. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

The Lenins Mausoleum (First version of the final project). Artist: Shchusev, Alexey Viktorovich
The Lenins Mausoleum (First version of the final project). Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Project for the Komsomolskaya Metro station, 1949. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

The first temporary Lenin Mausoleum, 1924. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Revolution, Moscow

Alexey Viktorovich Shchusev (1873-1949). Artist: Anonymous
Alexey Viktorovich Shchusev (1873-1949). Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

Changing Guard at Lenins Tomb, Red Square, Moscow, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Changing Guard at Lenins Tomb, Red Square, Moscow, 20th century. Armed police and military guards at doorway to mausoleum and resting place of Vladimir Lenin

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Alexey Viktorovich Shchusev, a renowned Russian architect, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Moscow. His iconic creations continue to captivate visitors from around the world. One of his most famous works is The Tomb of Lenin, located in Red Square within the walls of The Kremlin. This monumental structure serves as the final resting place for Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution and founder of Soviet Russia. Shchusev's talent extended beyond mausoleums. In 1913, he designed the Moscow Kazansky railway station, showcasing his ability to blend functionality with grandeur. This project exemplified his commitment to creating structures that seamlessly integrated into their surroundings while leaving a lasting impression on all who beheld them. His vision for architecture was not limited to Moscow alone. In 1929, Shchusev presented plans for a government building in Samarkand, displaying his versatility and adaptability across different regions and styles. Another notable creation by Shchusev was Narkomzem in Moscow (1927), which showcased his mastery over modernist design principles. This building served as the headquarters for Narkomzem - People's Commissariat of Agriculture - reflecting both its importance and influence during that time period. The first version of Lenins Mausoleum also bears Shchusev's artistic touch. Designed in 1924 as a temporary structure before its final iteration, this monument stands as a testament to both Lenin's legacy and Shchusev's skillful craftsmanship. In addition to these projects, Shchusev contributed significantly to transportation infrastructure with his designs for Komsomolskaya Metro station (1949). His innovative approach transformed mundane subway stations into architectural marvels that delighted commuters daily. Throughout his career spanning several decades until his death in 1949 at age 76, Alexey Viktorovich Shchusev left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Russia.