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RUSSIA TOWER

The Russia Tower (Russian; Bashnya Rossiya) is a supertall skyscraper under construction, although now suspended,in the Moscow International Business Centre of Moscow, Russia. Construction began in September, 2007, and was planned to be completed in 2012. Upon reaching its final height of 612.2 m (2,009 ft.), it will be the eighth tallest free-standing structure in the world after the Mubarak al-Kabir Tower (3284 ft/1001 m), Burj Dubai (2684 ft/818 m), Pagcor Tower (2182 ft/665 m), Lanco Hills Signature Tower (2099 ft/640 m), Shanghai Center (2,073 ft/632 m), Pentominium (2028 ft/618 m), Songdo Incheon Towers (2013 ft/614 m). Additionally, it will be the tallest building in the world with a natural ventilation system.
The total area of the structure will cover 520,000 m² (5,597,233.4 sq ft), of which 38% (200,000 m² (2,152,782.1 sq ft)) will be located underground. The tower will contain 118 floors, 101 elevators, and underground parking to accommodate 3,680 cars. Commercial retail shops will be located at the base of the building. The maximum capacity of the building is projected to be around 30,000.