Type Non-profit organization Purpose The architectural profession in Moscow, and knowledge dissemination | ||
Interregional Public Organization “Union of Moscow Architects” is a nonprofit organization of more than four thousand architects of City of Moscow and Moscow region. UMA objectives are: promotion of the development of national architecture and urban planning, giving assistance in the protection of the architectural, historical and cultural heritage, elaboration of international cooperation, integration of Russian architects in the world cultural community. One of the main UMA priorities is the progress of a dialogue between society and architectural professional corporation for joint working out of the new ways for the development and improvement of the urban environment. The headquarters of the Union of Moscow Architects is the Central House of Architects that is also the main venue for various cultural and educational activities.