A Rostov blogger discovered a Soviet-era mosaic in a store being renovated. It will now be preserved and incorporated into the updated interior.  

Author of the Telegram channel "Truant", dedicated to the history of Rostov-on-Don, saw a fragment of a Soviet mosaic in a former pet store in the city center (the rest was covered by a mirrored ceiling). He determined that the mosaic was created by a team of a renowned master. Yuri Labintsev. 

The store was closed for renovations and already were Workers began chipping tiles from the walls, so the fate of the mosaic panels was a concern. However, a post on a small channel (just over 700 subscribers) unexpectedly attracted a lot of attention.

"My post on November 7th about the mosaic in the former pet store on University Lane caused an unexpectedly big stir.

"This isn't the first time I've written about this, but this is the first time so many people have responded," the blogger wrote. "The bottom line: the mosaic won't be torn down. On the contrary, negotiations are underway to restore it. The design for the new interior is being revised to incorporate the artifact—not as an inconvenience, but as a central element."

"NeMoskva" wrote about Rostov's mosaic panels, recognized as a cultural heritage site. Most of them are located in underground passages. A team led by Yuri Labintsev created them from facing tiles in the 60s and 70s. The mosaics depict scenes from Soviet-era life and important historical events. They include scenes from Cossack life, the flora and fauna of the Don, panoramic views of the city, and scenes from outer space.