Comparative Study of Late Stalinist Airport Terminals in Kharkiv and Vilnius Focusing on Architectural Expression and Conservation Strategies
By: Maryna Pugachova and Iryna Kreizer
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 21, 2025
Accepted on: May 11, 2026
Published on: Sep 5, 2026
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