Russian skyscraper ‘becomes Europe’s tallest building’

Russian skyscraper ‘becomes Europe’s tallest building’
By Chris Harris
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The Lakhta Center in St Petersburg isn't even finished yet, but its creators are already claiming it's bigger than all other skyscrapers in Europe

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A new skyscraper in Russia has become Europe’s tallest building, it has been claimed.

The Lakhta Center in St Petersburg, which won’t even be finished until next year, just hit 374-metres, according to its constructors.
This milestone took it past its Russian rival in Moscow, the Vostok Tower, which was the previous record holder.

The complex will host the headquarters of Russian energy company Gazprom Group as well as public spaces such as a planetarium, an amphitheater, a scientific center and an educational center.
To give visitors a view from Europe’s tallest building, an observation deck – the highest in Europe at 360 metres from the ground – will be open to the public.

Lakhta Center - St Petersburg, Russia

The Lakhta Center, when it’s completed in 2018, will reach 462 metres, but that won’t be enough to get it into the world top ten, headed by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa skyscraper.

Russia dominates the list of Europe’s biggest buildings, with eight out of the ten entries, all bar the Lakhta Center in the capital, Moscow.

The Shard in London, which is Europe’s sixth tallest building, and Frankfurt’s Commerzbank Tower make up the rest of the continent’s top ten.

#Уникальные кадры с заоблачными высотами по случаю рекорда – еще строящийся Лахта Центр уже стал самым высоким небоскребом России и Европы! Поздравляем строителей и всех наших фэнов! PS. И да – это реальные съемки, а не 3D =) / #Unique video of the skyscraper above the clouds on the occasion of the new world record: the Lakhta Center still under construction has already become the tallest skyscraper in Russia and Europe! Congratulations to the builders and all our fans! PS. And yes – this is real shooting, not 3D! #небоскреб #лахтацентр #lakhta360 #санктпетербург #saintpetersburg #skyscrapers

A post shared by Лахта центр / Lakhta Center (@lakhtacenter) on Oct 5, 2017 at 11:06pm PDT

How will the Lakhta Center compare to the world’s tallest buildings?

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