Vasily Simbirtsev

(1901–1982) Soviet architect (1901-1982)

Vasily Simbirtsev (1901–1982) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Vasily Simbirtsev belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Vasily Simbirtsev was born in Saint Petersburg and died in Moscow. Vasily Simbirtsev trained at Vkhutein. Vasily Simbirtsev worked in Volgograd, Moscow, and Irkutsk. The awards include Stalin Prize, Order of the Red Banner of Labour, Medal "Veteran of Labour", and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

One of the best-known works is ‘Central Academic Theatre of the Russian Army’. The catalogue has one building by Vasily Simbirtsev. The dated building is from 1934.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Erkki Huttunen, Junzo Sakakura, Liang Sicheng, Odd Nansen, and Louis Kahn.

• Central Academic Theatre of the Russian Army