Presentation of a book on Siberian architecture to take place at the Tomsk Festival
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A Snowy Utopia: Exploring Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia, 1910-1930, Coming to Tomsk
Hang onto your hats, folks, because Tomsk is about to get lit! On May 18, the Tomsk Festival "ТОМ" is going down, and you won't want to miss it – especially if you're into history, architecture, or just plain ol' fascinating stories. That's when Ivan Atapin will be presenting his new book, A Snowy Utopia: Exploring Social-Architectural Experiments in Siberia, 1910-1930. And yeah, you read that right – this bad boy's all about Siberia's creative quest for innovative living spaces during the early 20th century.
Now, you might be wondering, "What's the Tomsk Festival all about, anyway?" Well, strap in, because we're about to drop some Knowledge on ya. From May 15 to 18, 2025, Tomsk will be playing host to a whopping 30 publishers, each with their own unique literary offerings. And where will this literary extravaganza take place, you ask? None other than Tomsk State University's main campus – that's right, right smack dab in the center of everything!
So, what can you expect from Ivan's book presentation? Well, he's told us that the initial presentation will be happening right here in Tomsk on May 18, from 18:00 to 19:00 in the University Grove. After that, presentations are planned for Novosibirsk, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, but more on that later.
Atapin's tome takes a broad look at the experimental quest for residential architecture that took place in Siberia during the first few decades of the 20th century. Many of the architectural projects from this time were daring and untested in Siberia, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions. The book explores both successful projects and those that fell short due to their excessive utopian ideals.
Now, what exactly will you find within these pages? Well, you'll delve into individual homes and complexes in cities like Novosibirsk and Omsk, learn about entire new cities, like Kemerovo, Novokuznetsk, and Igarca, and witness the shifting architectural styles of Siberia during this period and the historical and cultural events that impacted them.
Atapin has been studying the history of Siberian architecture for almost a decade now, and it's a passion that's truly paid off. Over that time, he's amassed a wealth of materials, some of which have been used to bring this book to life. And guess what? He credits the support of colleagues from various cities for making this book a reality!
The book was released in April 2025, and it'll be making its debut at the Tomsk Festival on a stand belonging to the Garage Museum. Just one more reason to mark your calendars for May 18 and join us for a journey through the history of Siberian architecture! See you there!
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As the Tomsk Festival approaches, eager bookworms can look forward to exploring the realm of home-and-garden, lifestyle, and entertainment, with Ivan Atapin's new book, A Snowy Utopia, taking center stage in the literary offerings. This intriguing book delves into the social-architectural experiments in Siberia, offering a fascinating account of Siberia's creative quest for innovative living spaces during the early 20th century. Whether you're a history enthusiast, architecture aficionado, or simply someone captivated by extraordinary tales, this book is a must-read at the Tomsk Festival.
