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Arson Chronicle: How Architectural Heritage is Being Destroyed in the Regions

Today Tambov court arrested A man suspected of setting fire to an ancient wooden house has been arrested. The building, constructed in the early 20th century and designated a cultural heritage site, was relocated last year.

It is reported that the detainee is homeless and has a previous criminal record. 

Meanwhile, Tambov residents have already expressed doubts that the homeless man entered the old house wearing gloves, carrying two bottles and a plastic canister—the very items found at the scene of the arson. 

People also recall that there were two more houses in the same line as the one that burned down – they were set on fire last year, on the same day.

«It's as if they're deliberately clearing the land for construction.», - count them. citizens.

Three vacated buildings, which are candidates for monument status, burned out in one day and in SaratovIn this regard, the deputy of the legislative assembly Denis Bulanov asked the prosecutor's office to investigate why authorized bodies did not monitor these buildings and prevent free access to them. 

They are sounding the alarm and Tomsk urban preservationists: this summer alone in the city burned down Three wooden houses, built before the revolution and part of the city's architectural heritage, were destroyed. In total, according to activists, 11 wooden houses have been damaged by fire over the past year.

Illustrations: 1 - Tambov, 2 - Saratov, 3-6 - Tomsk