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Derzhprom
The Derzhprom building (State Industry Building) in Kharkiv is a monumental landmark of Constructivist architecture, erected between 1925 and 1928. It was the first Soviet skyscraper and, upon completion, stood as the largest single structure in the USSR. The complex consists of several interconnected concrete and glass blocks linked by distinctive skybridges at various elevations. Designed by architects Serafimov, Felger, and Kravets, the building is defined by its functionalist aesthetic and a unique H-shaped layout. The structure was intended to symbolize the industrial progress and modernity of Kharkiv, which served as the capital of Ukraine at the time. Despite facing severe damage during World War II, its robust concrete frame survived. Today, Derzhprom is a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status and remains one of the world's most significant examples of the Constructivist movement.
- Location: Ukraine
- Top sights: Studbativtsiam · Kharkiv Media Hub Gallery · Vasily Karazin
- Nearby: Zhuravlivka, Kharkiv (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -7 | -6 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 1 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 48 | 38 | 43 | 38 | 59 | 65 | 67 | 39 | 46 | 48 | 44 | 49 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The building reaches a height of 108 meters, including the television antenna.
- Construction was completed in a record time of only three years.
- Approximately 1,315 railcars of cement were used for the construction.
- Derzhprom is located on Freedom Square, one of the largest public squares in Europe.
- Horses and carts were initially used for the massive excavation works.
- The total floor area of the complex exceeds 60,000 square meters.
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Sights in the town Derzhprom (5)
Kharkiv Media Hub Gallery
A gallery in Kharkiv run by a media hub.
Vasily Karazin
A monument to the founder of Kharkiv University (now V. N. Karazin University).
Monument to the 140th anniversary of the Kharkiv sewage services
A monument in Kharkiv for the 140th anniversary of the city's sewage system.
Monument to Ilya Mechnikov
A monument to the Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine of 1908.
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