This article examines the main stages of the history of high-rise construction, describes the periods of evolution of the architecture of skyscrapers and structural systems. The analysis of modern high-rise housing construction is carried out, on the basis of which prospects are identified and trends in the development of this area are outlined. The General Plan of the city of Moscow and the housing renovation program have been studied. An assessment is given and information is provided on the expansion of the Moscow City project. Projects on the construction of residential skyscraper complexes have been studied. High-rise construction projects in the cities of St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok are considered. The achievements in the field of high-rise housing construction using the latest materials and equipment are shown. The trends of housing development of different heights in comparison by region are revealed. It is concluded that only after studying the history of high-rise construction we can begin to implement the design. The study provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the achievements in the fields of high-rise housing construction, the use of innovative technologies, materials and equipment in different regions of Russia.

Keywords: high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, residential real estate, renovation, multifunctional complex, design and construction, construction of high-rise buildings, construction history, Moscow City, Yekaterinburg City, building materials