Moscow from above through the lens of Slava Stepanov (PHOTOS)

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov
Moscow-City skyscrapers, ancient churches and Soviet monuments: urban photographer Slava Stepanov showcases a city of contrasts and architectural masterpieces.

Slava Stepanov (Gelio) is a Russian urban photographer, as well as a respected master of aerial and industrial photography. His Moscow is a view from above, where the Stalinist Empire style meets cosmic futurism, while the classical forms of buildings meet the silhouettes of modern skyscrapers. Take a quick peek at the capital through his eyes!

1. Silhouettes

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

2. The Star of Moscow State University 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

3. ‘To the Conquerors of Space’ monument 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

4. Working Moscow 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

5. Old and New. Architectural Contrasts of Moscow

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

6. New Residential High-Rises of Moscow 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

7. Ostankino TV Tower 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

8. ‘Worker and Kolkhoz Woman’ monument 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

9. St. Basil's Cathedral 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

10. Smolensky Metro Bridge

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov

11. Picturesque bridge over the Moskva River 

Slava Stepanov
Slava Stepanov