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The Government Zone (Zone 1)
1939 New York World's Fair

U.S.S.R.


Architects: Boris Iofan & Karo S. Alabian

U.S.S.R. Building
U.S.S.R. Building

USSR-Pavilion
Romania - photo MO55 - from the collection taken by John Ott courtesy of his grandson Michael Ott.

U.S.S.R. Building
USSR - photo MO92 - from the collection taken by John Ott courtesy of his grandson Michael Ott.

U.S.S.R. Building
U.S.S.R. Building


On the outside of the building eleven large panels represented the eleven Union Republics. Inside were paintings and sculptures by leading Soviet artists, handicrafts, wood carvings, lacquer work, embroidery and hand-woven carpets, and a reproduction of one of Moscow's subway stations.

There were performances by the Red Army Ensemble of Singers, Dancers and Musicians. The restaurant served Soviet wines and foods.


U.S.S.R. Building photo L002 - from the private collection of Dr. William R. Hanson
U.S.S.R. Building photo L002 - from the private collection of Dr. William R. Hanson

U.S.S.R. Building at night - photo 202 U.S.S.R. Building at night - photo 202

USSR Pavilion
USSR - photo MO5 - from the collection taken by John Ott courtesy of his grandson Michael Ott.

Soviet Aviation Building
Soviet Aviation Building