Facts & Stories on Instagram: "Soviet architecture’s darkest edge was born from power, utility, and intimidation. Massive concrete slabs, bunker-like forms, and sharp geometric shadows created structures that looked more like fortresses than civic buildings. Built to project state authority, these monoliths rejected ornamentation and embraced raw Brutalism—cold, heavy, and unapologetically functional. From looming housing blocks to colossal government complexes, each structure feels like a relic