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Reconstruction-restoration of Shukhov radio tower in Moscow: myths and facts

Authors: Ershov M.N., Korchukov A.S. Published: 09.07.2014
Published in issue: #4(18)/2014  
DOI: 10.18698/2306-8477-2014-4-195  
Category: The Humanities in Technical University | Chapter: Historical Sciences and Archaeology  
Keywords: Shukhov radio tower in Moscow, reconstruction, restoration, conservation, crevice corrosion, authenticity

Wide controversy accompanies the problem of restoration of Shukhov radio tower in Moscow. Incomplete information and incompetence create myths that need to be refuted, to really save the tower.


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