MODERN. ABOUT SIBERIAN CITIES OF THE PERIOD...

Kinga Nędza-Sikoniowska's book is a unique and well-documented work for Polish readers interested in urban issues. The author analyzes the emergence of Soviet cities in the Urals and Siberia, founded with the participation of architects from Western Europe and the United States. Using the example of Magnitogorsk and Novokuznetsk, she reconstructs the process of creating new cities, showing the relationships between industrialization, urbanization, clients, designers and residents.

• Unique work about Soviet cities
• Analysis of the emergence of Magnitogorsk and Novokuznetsk
• Points to the relationships between industrialization and urbanization
• A story about cartography and the creation of Siberia
• Hardcover edition
• Richly illustrated
• Inspiring reading for history and architecture lovers

Thanks to case studies, the reader gains insight into the process of forging modernity and utopia, the clash of avant-garde visions with the realities of a shortage economy and urbanization entangled in political conflicts. It is a story not only about city planning, but also about the creation of Siberia as a geographical, political and social construct. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in the history of urban planning and the influence of ideology on the shaping of urban space.

The author, Kinga Nędza-Sikoniowska, is a recognized researcher in the field of history and culture. Her work is characterized by a thorough analysis of sources and an interdisciplinary approach, combining elements of history, sociology and architecture. As a result, the reader receives a comprehensive picture of the discussed issues. The publication of the Jagiellonian University Press is a guarantee of high editorial and substantive quality.

This book is ideal for students, scientists and all history, urban planning and architecture lovers. It is an excellent source of knowledge about urbanization processes in the Soviet Union and the influence of ideology on the shaping of urban space. Thanks to the extensive bibliography and numerous illustrations, the reader can deepen their knowledge of the discussed issues and understand the complexity of the social and political processes that influenced the development of Siberian cities.

The hardcover edition ensures the durability and aesthetic appearance of the book, making it an ideal gift for every history and culture lover. The 243x169 mm format makes the book comfortable to read and easy to store. The number of pages (312) guarantees rich content and a thorough analysis of the discussed issues. The year of publication (2021) proves the topicality of the presented information and research.