The "space" crossing in Rostov-on-Don will be restored under the supervision of preservationists.
The mosaic crossing on Kirovsky Prospekt in Rostov-on-Don will finally be restored; the work is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. For the first time, preservationists will be able to monitor its quality: they have joined the working group alongside government officials.
What the working group decided
В Rostov-on-Don Passed The first meeting of the working group on the repair of the underground crossing on Kirovsky Prospekt – one of the city’s calling cards.
The working group included employees of the Committee for the Protection of Monuments and the Directorate of Construction, as well as three activists who had spent several years working to preserve the Rostov crossings and grant them the status of monuments.
It is expected that activists will now be able to participate in all stages of the renovation and monitor the quality of the work. The next meeting will take place at the end of September at the underpass itself.
"In our case, the method for restoring the panel will truly be evolving before our eyes. Much will depend on the restorer, their expertise, intuition, and passion.", — the urban conservationist and group member shared the details. Olga Golovina.
Why is the "space" crossing in Rostov-on-Don considered a monument?
Its walls are decorated with mosaics from the 1970s and 1980s, illustrating the evolution of human understanding of the structure of the Universe.
How the panel collapsed in the spring
The commission was created after a failed attempt to repair the crossing this spring: on the very first day fell piece of the panel. Officials and the contractor blamed each other, and the contract was terminated. A new contractor has become The Moscow-based company "Arkada" is scheduled to restore four mosaics and complete finishing work by the end of 2027.
What's next
Then, urban preservationists hope, three other mosaic crossings will be restored using the already proven technology—with views of the local nature, scenes from "Quiet Flows the Don," and scenes of the daily life of Rostov residents.
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