Historic 1922 steel tower in Russia known as the 'Eiffel Tower'

Russia Plans to Dismantle Historic 1922 Steel Tower Amid Preservation Calls

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A 1922 steel tower in Russia, often referred to as the country's 'Eiffel Tower,' is set to be dismantled due to restoration costs cited by a state broadcaster. This decision has sparked rare dissent during wartime and a movement among historians urging President Putin to reconsider preserving the Modernist landmark.

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