Some places in the Russian capital are known faroutside the country. Their names fascinate both native Muscovites and foreigners. The Kotelnicheskaya embankment, known for its Stalinist residential skyscraper numbered 1/15, located along this street, is no exception. What is the history and modernity of this place, is it possible to live in a legendary building?
Historical facts
Kotelnicheskaya embankment stretches along the leftshore of the Moskva River. She got her name thanks to the Kotelnicheskaya Sloboda, which used to be there, in which the craftsmen who made dishes and decorative objects made of metal lived. The place was chosen not casually, after all here there were storage rooms in which metal, delivered on the river from Urals Mountains was stored.
In the eighteenth century, artisans were pressedmerchants and representatives of the nobility. And already in 1870-1880-ies was built a stone embankment. For all of its existence, it survived only one major reconstruction - in the 30s of the twentieth century. Construction of the famous high-rise was started in 1938. Completely finished building was commissioned in 1952.
Secrets of the structure
As soon as the house on Kotelnicheskyquay, the apartments began to be distributed among the new owners. The mere mortals could only dream of getting inside, because there lived servicemen, politicians and representatives of art. Special chic was considered to have an apartment in the central section with a front door. For many years the building was the tallest of residential buildings in all of Moscow. It is mentioned in many literary works. The legendary house managed to appear in many films, both Soviet and modern. Despite the appearance of newer and more luxurious apartments, the Kotelnicheskaya embankment does not lose its popularity. In the house 1/15 have their own apartments many celebrities.
Is it possible to live near the elite?
In Stalin's high-rise and in our days are sold andapartments are rented. Kotelnicheskaya embankment, 1/15 - an elite residential complex. The prices are the same - an apartment with two rooms will cost at least 25 million rubles to its new owner. In doing so, we consider its location in the side section and the average state. In similar apartments of the central section (with a tower) you can settle for 40-50 million rubles. If you want to live on one of the upper floors and enter the apartment with European-quality repair, you will have to pay much more.
For those who purchase housing to afford not tothere is a lease option. Approximate monthly cost - 70-150 thousand rubles, it all depends on the repair, furnishing the apartment and its location. Be sure to inspect the accommodation you like personally, the only value in this high-rise are the apartments with windows facing the Kremlin. The yard is small and too narrow, in addition, it is always dark there. As for the infrastructure, the Kotelnicheskaya embankment has only one problem - lack of parking spaces. Entertaining objects and shops near the Stalin skyscraper are enough.
