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Russian architect Alexey Shchusev was born in 1873 in Kishinev, Bessarabia Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Chișinău, Moldova). He is renowned for his architectural designs, including the Lenin Mausoleum and the Kazan Cathedral in Moscow. Shchusev's architectural style blended traditional Russian elements with modern influences, resulting in iconic structures that have become symbols of Russian architecture.