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Varvara Melnikova

b. 1980

Russian business executive

Architect Business executive Urban planner
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About Varvara Melnikova

Born 1980. Varvara Melnikova is a Russian architect, business executive and urban planner.

Varvara Melnikova (born 1980) is a Russian business executive and urban planner.

Career She is chief executive officer (CEO) of the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design, a non-profit post-graduate institute in the field of urban studies located in Moscow. Melnikova established the Strlka Institute with Rem Koolhaas in 2009. In 2013, it was named one of the world's top 100 architectural schools by Domus magazine. She is a founding partner of KB Strelka, a bureau associated with the Strelka Institute which consults in the fields of architecture, urban planning and cultural programming. Melnikova is also CEO for the Afisha Publishing House, which produces an online guide on culture and entertainment.

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Important facts

Born
1980
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Architect, business executive, urban planner
Nationality
Russia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Varvara Melnikova?

Russian business executive

When was Varvara Melnikova born?

Varvara Melnikova was born in 1980.

What is Varvara Melnikova's occupation?

Varvara Melnikova is an architect, business executive and urban planner.

What nationality is Varvara Melnikova?

Varvara Melnikova is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Varvara Melnikova

· Wikidata: Q27244651

· DBpedia: Varvara Melnikova

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