Boris Iofan
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Boris Mikhailovich Iofan (Russian: Борис Михайлович Иофан, IPA: [ɪɐˈfan]; April 28, 1891 – March 11, 1976) was a Soviet architect of Jewish origin,[1] known for his Stalinist architecture buildings like the 1931 House on the Embankment and the 1931–1933 winning draft of the Palace of the Soviets.
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Born | Boris Mikhailovich Iofan (1891-04-28)28 April 1891 |
Died | 11 March 1976(1976-03-11) (aged 84) |
Nationality | Russian |
Alma mater | Grekov Odessa Art school, Accademia di Belle Arti |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | People's Architect of the USSR (1970) |
Buildings | House on the Embankment |
Projects | Palace of the Soviets (never built) |
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