The Forgotten Guests of Socialism: A Glimpse into a Bygone Era's Hospitality The publication of Elena Amabili's photography book, Socialist Hotels, has shed light on a fascinating chapter in Eastern Europe and the post Soviet landscape.
On its surface, the book appears to be an architectural nostalgia exercise, but it reveals a nuanced exploration of social and cultural norms governing hospitality during state socialism.
These imposing structures were built to host visiting government officials and foreign dignitaries.