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Michael GrechinaUkrainian Soviet architect, PhD in architecture
Date of Birth: 02.04.1902
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Ivan Fyodorovich Karakis: A Legacy in Soviet Ukrainian Architecture
- "Oktyabr" Society and Collaborative Projects
- Landmark Buildings in Kyiv
- Komsomolskyi Residential Complex (1963)
Ivan Fyodorovich Karakis: A Legacy in Soviet Ukrainian Architecture
Early Career and EducationIvan Fyodorovich Karakis (1906-1993) was a prominent Ukrainian Soviet architect. In 1930, he graduated from the architectural faculty of the Kyiv Art Institute.
"Oktyabr" Society and Collaborative Projects
In the same year, Karakis joined forces with fellow architects to establish the "Oktyabr" society. Together, they designed notable landmarks in Kyiv, including:
Dynamo Stadium (1937, reconstructed in 1956–58 and 1978–79)
Central Stadium (construction and reconstruction in 1937–41, 1967, and from 1978)
Landmark Buildings in Kyiv
Karakis's solo projects left a lasting mark on Kyiv's cityscape:Palace of Sports (1960, in collaboration with architect A. I. Zavarov)
Komsomolskyi Residential Complex (1963)
House of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1964)Hotel "Rus" (1965–79)
Other Notable Works
Beyond Kyiv, Karakis designed the following significant structures:
Hotel "Tarasova Hora" in Kanev (1961)
Recognition and Legacy
For his contributions to Ukrainian architecture, Karakis received the State Prize of the Ukrainian SSR in 1983. His work is characterized by its modernism, functionality, and attention to detail. Karakis's buildings continue to shape the architectural landscape of Ukraine and beyond, serving as a testament to his enduring legacy.
