Moscow to dismantle landmark Shukhov Tower, replace with replica by 2028

RTRS plans to dismantle almost all of the original 1922 Shukhov radio tower in Moscow and replace it with a replica by 2028, despite specialists warning that this would destroy the historical fabric of the structure. The move reflects a pattern of prioritizing form over material authenticity in Russian heritage management, raising concerns about loss of original engineering heritage.