GUM
ГУМ · Tverskoy District
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1GUM Department Store
Welcome to GUM, the State Department Store, an architectural marvel and a living monument to Russian commercial history, situated directly across from the Kremlin on Moscow’s Red Square. This grand edifice, stretching over 240…
Listen in the app2The Glass Roof and Shukhov’s Engineering
As we walk through the central arcade, the most striking feature is undoubtedly the roof. This is the work of Vladimir Shukhov, one of Russia’s greatest structural engineers. …
Listen in the app3Gastronom No. 1 and Soviet Flavors
We now descend to the first level to visit Gastronom No. 1. …
Listen in the app4The Central Fountain: The Heart of GUM
In the very center of GUM, where the main corridors intersect, stands the Central Fountain. Since the building's opening, this has been the primary landmark and meeting point for millions of visitors. …
Listen in the app5The Historical Toilet and Luxury Services
We now visit one of GUM's most unusual and meticulously restored spaces: the Historical Toilet. While it may seem a mundane topic, this facility is a masterclass in historical reconstruction. …
Listen in the app6Stolovaya 57 and the Soviet Canteen
Ascending to the third floor, we find Stolovaya No. 57, a canteen that perfectly recreates the atmosphere of a high-quality Soviet-era eatery. …
Listen in the app7Cinema GUM and Cultural Leisure
Our final stop inside GUM is the Cinema, located on the upper level. This is not a typical modern multiplex; it is a 'boutique' cinema designed to reflect the historical elegance of the building. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we exit GUM back onto the cobblestones of Red Square, we leave behind a building that is far more than a department store. It is a living chronicle of the Russian soul's relationship with the material world. …
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What is GUM?
GUM is a place in Tverskoy District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tverskoy District |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.7547, 37.6215 |
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