House of the Soviets (Orenburg)
Building in Orenburg, Russia
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The House of the Soviets (Russian: Дом Советов) is the headquarters of the government of Orenburg Oblast and the governor of the oblast.
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Alternative names
Orenburg White HouseArchitectural style
Stalinist, stripped classicalLocation460000, Lenin Square, Orenburg, Russia
Currenttenantsgovernment of Orenburg Oblast
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Alternative names | Orenburg White House |
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Architectural style | Stalinist, stripped classical |
| Location | 460000, Lenin Square, Orenburg, Russia |
| Current tenants | government of Orenburg Oblast |
Construction started | 1930s |
| Completed | 1930s |
| Owner | government of Orenburg Oblast |
History
The House of the Soviets is in Orenburg, the oblast's capital. It is a historic and cultural monument of the peoples of the Russian Federation under the number 5600042000.[1][2]
House is located in Lenin Square. In the front is park with a fountain and a statue of Lenin.
House was built in the 1930s for the soviets (governmental councils). The house has 5 floors and a cour d'honneur. The walls were built from bricks.
The building is also home to the oblast's:
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Economic Development
Fountain. View from a park.
The park before the House in autumn
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See also
- Court Building in Orenburg