Mass housing renaissance: the case of Moscow

This research examines the re-emergence of mass housing construction in Moscow, tracing its transformation from socialist origins to the current market-oriented manifestation. Through a detailed analysis of policy documents, market data, and stakeholder interviews, the study explores how state policies, developer strategies, and homebuyers' decisions converge to shape the city's housing landscape. It discusses the adaptation and transformation of Soviet housing typologies in new conditions, investigating what mass standardized housing means when the state ceases to mandate its design. This research identifies factors driving the persistence of mass housing models.