The White House, also known as the Russian White House and previously known as the House of Soviets of Russia, is a government building in Moscow. It stands on the Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. The building serves as the primary office of the government of Russia and is the official workplace of the Russian Prime Minister.
The building in 2016
View of Moscow (1972) showing the construction site of the complex.
Rally at the walls of the House of Soviets during 1991 coup attempt
Makeshift barricade near the walls of the House of Soviets during 1991 coup attempt
The chairman of the government of the Russian Federation, also informally known as the prime minister, is the head of government of Russia and the second highest ranking political office in Russia. Although the post dates back to 1905, its current form was established on 12 December 1993 following the introduction of a new constitution.
Prime Minister of Russia
Count Sergei Witte, the first prime minister of Russia
Georgy Lvov, the 8th prime minister of Russia (1st Minister-Chairman of the Russian Provisional Government)
Viktor Chernomyrdin, the 29th prime minister of Russia (1st chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation)