Joseph Karakis

Joseph Karakis (1902–1988) was a Russian architect, urban planner and university teacher.

Also recorded as Iosif Karakys; Iosif Yulyevich Karakis.

Overview

Born at Balta in 1902, died at Kyiv in 1988.

In detail

Joseph Karakis studied at National Academy of Visual Arts and Architecture. training under Pavlo Alyoshin is recorded. Zoya Moyseyenko is recorded as having studied under Joseph Karakis. the recorded working language is Ukrainian and Russian.

The field of work recorded is architecture, architectural theory and civil engineering. The authority associates the name with Neoclassicism, constructivist architecture and Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kyiv, Bekobod and Kryvyi Rih.

Works named in the authority record are National Historical Museum of Ukraine, Central House of Officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Dinamo Restaurant, Kindergarten № 1 "Eaglet", Farkhad Dam and Hotel "Ukraine".

Distinctions recorded are Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joseph Karakis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1977506: Joseph Karakis

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