Federation Tower in Moscow City: Floors, Height, Offices & Everything You Need to Know

Federation Tower in Moscow City is the main skyscraper of Moscow and one of the most recognizable symbols of Russia’s business capital. Its height, engineering records, prime location in the heart of Moscow City, and статус лауреата премии “World’s Best Property” make it a key attraction for businesses, tourists, and investors. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about the complex: the number of floors, its height in meters, what’s inside, and how to get there.

What is Federation Tower?

Federation Tower is a complex of two skyscrapers built on a shared podium on Plot No. 13 of the Moscow International Business Center, Moscow City. Construction took place from 2003 to 2017. The project’s architects are Sergei Tchoban and Peter Schweger; Tchoban sketched the initial concept during a long flight from Vietnam to Moscow — two sails with a mast between them.

Today, the complex includes:

• Башню Восток — высокую башню, 95 надземных этажей, высота 374 метра
• West Tower — 62 above-ground floors, height 242 meters
• Podium — a 6-story atrium with offices and a retail gallery

The total area of the complex is approximately 443,000 m².

How many floors are there in Federation Tower?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions. The answer depends on which tower you’re referring to:

• East Tower — 95 above-ground floors + 4 underground floors = 99 levels
• West Tower — 62 above-ground floors + 4 underground floors = 66 levels
• Including the podium — more than 101 functional levels

The East Tower surpasses St. Petersburg’s Lakhta Center in the number of floors, although it уступает ему по абсолютной высоте.

Height of Federation Tower in meters

Since 2017, the East Tower has been the second-tallest building in Europe — after the Lakhta Center in St. Petersburg (462 m). Before its completion, Federation Tower held the top spot, and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) officially recognized it as the tallest skyscraper in Europe.

What is inside Federation Tower: a floor-by-floor overview

East Tower (95 floors, 374 m)

The East Tower is primarily an office skyscraper with a unique infrastructure:

• 1–10 floors — entrance groups, office infrastructure, retail gallery in the podium
• 11–80 floors — office floors leased or sold as individual units
• 89th floor — PANORAMA 360 observation deck at a height of 327 meters, 7 interactive zones
• 93–95 floors — office penthouse F-375, a three-level space of 2,642 m² under a 14 m glass dome, the highest office in Europe

West Tower (62 floors, 242 m)

The West Tower was completed in 2008. It includes:

• Apartments — average area around 350 m², up to 750 m²
• 61st floor — “NEBO” fitness club with the highest swimming pool in Europe
• 62nd floor — Sixty restaurant with a 1960s-inspired design
• 54th floor — observation deck

Technical records and features

Federation Tower was built in accordance with the strictest global standards. Here are some key figures:

• 14,000 m³ of concrete poured for the foundation in a single operation — a Guinness World Record (February 2006)
• 25 perimeter columns run through both towers from the foundation to the roof; each measures 2 × 1.4 m at the base
• 67 elevators in the complex — more than in the Burj Khalifa
• TWIN system — впервые в России: two elevator cabins in one shaft, speed 6–8 m/s, 1.7× higher capacity
• 65,000 fire detectors and 24/7 dispatch control
• 7 diesel generator units in case of power outages

Offices in Federation Tower: what is available for lease and sale

Federation Tower is one of the most sought-after office addresses in Moscow. Office spaces are offered in several formats:

• Standard office units on the middle floors of the East Tower — available for lease and purchase
• Premium offices on the upper floors with panoramic views
• Office penthouse F-375 — a three-level space on floors 93–95, 2,642 m², glass dome, elevation 360–370 m, the highest office in Europe

Address and how to get there

• Address: Moscow, Presnenskaya Embankment, 12
• Metro: Delovoy Tsentr (MCC and Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line) — direct access to Moscow City
• Also: Vystavochnaya and Mezhdunarodnaya stations (Filyovskaya Line) — 5–7 minutes on foot
• Parking: underground parking in the complex podium

If you’re interested in office space in Federation Tower — learn more about the F-375 office penthouse on the 95th floor of the East Tower: 2,642 m², glass dome, three levels, 360° panoramic views at a height of 370 meters.