Soviet architecture from the mid -thirties to the middle of the fifties was called the “Stalinist” architecture, and left behind many buildings of this style. This style has no one in common name. It can be found still sweat such as: the Stalin Empire, Soviet architectural retrospectivism or Soviet monumental classicism. By names, you can immediately understand that even experts cannot accurately determine this architectural style. What style does the “Stalin” architecture, classicism, or the Empire belong to. But the term retrospectivism emphasizes the fact that in this architectural style, the styles of the eras of earlier eras of earlier. The pre -war architecture has its distinguishing features. During this period, the distinctive features of the style of the AD, constructivism, as well as the elements of the Mediterranean and Venetian architectural style are well traced. In the post -war period, architecture, became the most important direction in the development of the national economy. At this time, Stalinist architecture was a symbol of optimism and rapid restoration of the country. For example, the architecture of the Moscow metro (ring line) is devoted to the glorification of victory and peaceful life.