The Hotel Ukraina is one of 7 Moscow skyscrapers (Seven Sisters) which were built by Stalin's order at the middle of 20th century. It was erected in Moscow at 1949-1955 by the design of the architects Mordvinov and Krasilnikov. It stands on the bank of the Moscow-River, and is situated in the very heart of the administrative and trade centre of Moscow (opposite The White House). This is the tallest hotel in Europe, including the 75 meter architectural spire on the top.