Moisei Ginzburg (1892–1946) was one of the central figures in early Soviet modernist architecture — a theorist, educator, and founding member of the avant-garde architectural movement in the USSR. His 1924 book ‘Style and Epoch’ became the foundation for the Soviet variant of European modernism, getting rid of decorative historicism and embracing technology, industrial materials, and functional design.
Through both his writings and his architecture, Ginzburg helped shape Soviet housing and urban-planning ideals, laying groundwork for how modern architecture could serve society’s needs under a radically different political and social context.
