Boris Mikhailovich Iofan (, ; April 28, 1891 - March 11, 1976) was a Soviet architect of Jewish origin, known for his Stalinist architecture buildings like the 1931 House on the Embankment and the 1931-1933 winning draft of the Palace of the Soviets.

Background

Born in Odessa, Iofan entered school in his home town at the age of 12 in 1903. He left