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A century-old estate was demolished in Nikolaevka. It fell under the KRT.

В Nikolaevka, Krasnoyarsk KraiIn the area where large-scale protests against the demolition of residential buildings under the Integrated Territorial Development Program (ITDP) took place, an ancient estate was demolished. It had previously been promised to be preserved. 

The estate was built in 1909 by the St. Petersburg railway master Alexander Mikhalev. 

"The estate likely served not only domestic but also commercial purposes: the building likely housed a store. This is indicated by the entrance in the center of the façade, between the windows, which was later sealed, and the high pediment with turrets, convenient for displaying signs and advertising."- рассказал guide Ilya Kuznetsov.

The KRT program was conceived to replace old buildings with new ones. In reality, the demolition targeted perfectly sound buildings and structures that were in the way of new construction. 

Residents were promised the estate would be preserved. After the demolition, a representative GC "Stroyinnovatsiya" He stated that the building was dilapidated and moldy inside. They promised to build a kindergarten on the site of the estate. The estate was not a historical heritage site. The developer promised to "recreate individual architectural elements of this building" in the future neighborhoods.

Residents of Nikolaevka since 2023 are trying to defend They saved their sturdy homes from demolition. They appealed to all authorities, including Putin. According to locals, green areas are being cut down for the KRT, their only housing is being demolished, and privately owned land is being taken away. They rented documentary "Krasnoyarsk Leviathan." It told the story of elderly people who died after their homes were destroyed. 

Photo: Telegram channel "Borus. People"