# Bizarre Post-Soviet Architecture Imperial Pomp by Frank Herfort Documents Bold Russian Buildings By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-pomp-by-frank-herfort References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2014/02/03/photos-of-bizarre-post-soviet-era-buildings/) & [imperial-pomp](http://www.imperial-pomp.com/) The photo series titled Imperial Pomp by Frank Herfort, a German photographer based in Berlin, Germany, and Moscow, Russia, documents some of the most bizarre buildings created during the post-Soviet era. According to [Visual News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-june), "After the Soviet Union fell, many cities previously under communist rule began to build [grandiose, colorful structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design)--many with the intention to impress and symbolize a new day." Imperial Pomp by Frank Herfort is the result of the photographer's unique mission. Traveling from Moscow to remote cities along the Russian/Chinese border on the eastern side and everywhere in between, the architecture is worthy of being displayed in [art galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art). Herfort writes, "You feel that each building wants to scream out, that ‘I’m the best, the biggest, the richest.’ It is now more a question of prestige, which didn’t play any role in the Soviet times." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Post-soviet Grandiose Architecture:** An opportunity for architects to push boundaries and create bold, statement-making structures while paying homage to the post-Soviet era. - **Reviving Soviet-era Design:** A new take on Soviet-era design, mixing old elements with modern design to create truly unique structures. - **Symbolic Architecture:** An opportunity to create buildings that not only serve a function, but also symbolize hope and renewal for a brighter future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new design challenges that could help redefine the world's urban landscape. - **Tourism:** Stunning and unique architecture could be a driving force behind post-COVID-19 travel and tourism rejuvenation. - **Interior Design:** Designers can experiment with new styles that marry the post-Soviet era's colorful aesthetics with modern-day minimalism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter.md) - [Whimsical Vibrantly Decorated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-vasilkova.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Suprematist-Inspired Bureau Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suprematist-bureau.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Eccentrically Designed Historic Penthomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crina-arghirescu-rogard.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md)