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Soviet Bus Stops Series

This photographic series unveils architectural gems and artistic expressions hidden within bus stops across the former Soviet Union. Each stop is a unique reflection of its region and era, showcasing a wide range of designs from brutalist forms to ornate decorations. The collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the public art and creativity of the Soviet era. It's a visual journey through history and aesthetics that endure long after the empire's fall.

Soviet Bus Stops. СОВЕТСКИЕ АВТОБУСНЫЕ ОСТАНОВКИ. SOVETSKIYe AVTOBUSNYYe OSTANOVKI
Soviet Bus Stops Volume II

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  1. 1

    Soviet Bus Stops. СОВЕТСКИЕ АВТОБУСНЫЕ ОСТАНОВКИ. SOVETSKIYe AVTOBUSNYYe OSTANOVKI

    • 191 pages
    • 7 hours of reading
    4.5(167)Add rating

    Photographer Christopher Herwig has covered more than 30,000km by car, bike, bus and taxi in 13 former Soviet countries discovering and documenting these unexpected treasures of modern art. From the shores of the Black Sea to the endless Kazakh steppe, these bus stops show the range of public art from the Soviet era and give a rare glimpse into the creative minds of the time. The book represents the most comprehensive and diverse collection of Soviet bus stop design ever assembled from: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Abkhazia, Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. With a foreword by writer, critic and television presenter Jonathan Meades.

    Soviet Bus Stops. СОВЕТСКИЕ АВТОБУСНЫЕ ОСТАНОВКИ. SOVETSKIYe AVTOBUSNYYe OSTANOVKI
  2. 2

    Soviet Bus Stops Volume II

    • 191 pages
    • 7 hours of reading

    Photographer Christopher Herwig has covered more than 30,000 km by car, bike, bus and taxi in 13 former Soviet countries discovering and documenting these unexpected treasures of modern art. From the shores of the Black Sea to the endless Kazakh steppe, these bus stops show the range of public art from the Soviet era and give a rare glimpse into the creative minds of the time. These books represent the most comprehensive and diverse collection of Soviet bus stop design ever assembled from: Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, Abkhazia, Georgia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. With a foreword by writer, critic and television presenter Jonathan Meades. --Volume 1.

    Soviet Bus Stops Volume II