2. Russian architecture went through changes in style. The early Russian building styles were all done in wood and were made with wood nails and tents. The time period of the from the 16 th till 18 th brought European style and grandiose churches and mansions. Many architectures came to Russia from western European and helped built many of the landmark buildings. These beautiful building are often elaborate and domed with attention to detail and arches. The baroque period of 17 th century was also influenced by Polish and Ukraine baroque styles .