What are the towers on the roofs of old "Stalinki"

There are many interesting things about urban architecture. There are new high-rises, which, like upstarts-careerists, climb closer to the clouds, and gray panel houses that stand modestly on the sidelines, as if they are ashamed of their inconspicuous appearance, and brick high-rises, like two drops of water similar to each other. But special attention is attracted by solid buildings erected in the style of neoclassicism, the so-called stalinThey can boast of columns on the facade and pretentious stucco. You will not find such a decor on neighboring buildings during the day with fire.



Editorial "Site" I studied this page of our history in detail. Today we will talk about the main features of the houses-stalinkas. And you will also find out what the turrets on the roofs of old "Stalinka" are for.

Stalinka houses began to be called so, as they were built from the 1930s to the 1960s. This period coincided with the time when the country was led by Joseph Stalin. On the same principle appeared “Khrushchev” and “Brezhnevka”. But even now houses-Stalinka are considered the best and most popular among buildings erected in Soviet days. They have free yards, good landscaping, as they were originally intended for elite residents.



In such prestigious quarters lived representatives of the Soviet nomenclature. The houses were famous for being located mainly in the city center, built in four bricks and had very thick walls, which provided excellent external sound insulation and kept heat inside the building.

But one thing struck the common man: The height of the ceilings in these rooms. No one knows why there are ceilings up to four meters high. The doorways had high rapids so that the doors fit tightly and the room remained a comfortable temperature, because from the very beginning the heating in them was oven.



Apartments for the highest ranks were mainly three- and four-room. A distinctive feature of the "Stalinki" are also narrow windows and two rails looking out of the walls. These are the remains of the former balconies, which crumbled from time to time, leaving their iron base sticking out.

Features of Stalin houses But not all Stalin houses were intended for officials and not all of them were built near the center. For ordinary local residents, simpler houses were designed. They also built hostels. There was no molder there, and the ceilings were up to 3 meters high, and the area was smaller, although the thickness of the walls remained the same.



And everyone from childhood knows (for example, my dad told me) that these houses are specially built houses for Carlson, “who lives on the roof.” Indeed, some tall buildings built during the Stalin period have roofs on them. additional facilities. Now many are puzzled, looking at such "nests", and do not understand their purpose. But they used to be necessary.

The fashion for such special extra rooms on the roofs of houses has gone since the invention of the first bombers. "Forewarned - means armed!" - on this principle worked air defense (air defense). There was a duty officer with binoculars and a sound detector, warning, if necessary, of the approaching danger.



Sometimes anti-aircraft guns were installed on the roofs to confront the enemy. In the late 50s, the first effective radars appeared, and the need for air defense posts on the roofs of houses disappeared.
Since then, Carlson's "houses" have emptied - they have lost their importance. And soon the "Stalinki" themselves sank into oblivion.

Instead of “stalinki” began to design ordinary houses, cheaper and thinner. But the architectural objects of the Stalin era are still in demand among buyers, without losing their popularity and reliability. As they say, we'll be outlived!



Tell us in the comments, and did you know about what on the roofs of the old "Stalin" built turrets?