Hotel-prison: Demolition of Kresty buildings begins in St. Petersburg
On the territory of the former prison (and later pre-trial detention center) "Kresty" kicked off demolition of a number of buildings. Construction equipment has already completely destroyed the block where prisoners were previously prepared for transport. A total of 13 buildings are on the demolition list—likely сообщают The media are later buildings that are not part of the monument.
Demolition of buildings on the territory of Kresty
"Kresty" is a famous architectural and historical complex of a former prison and pre-trial detention center practically in the center PetersburgAmong those who sat here were, political prisonersFor example, Nikolai Zabolotsky, Joseph Brodsky, Lev Gumilyov.
Investors' plans: hotels, restaurants, and a museum
In 2025 the complex was sold for 1,1 billion rubles. Investors decided to carry out reconstruction and place hotels, restaurants, a spa, a museum and offices here.
Previously an architectural historian Mikhail Milchik notedThe Kresty Church makes a very strong emotional impression precisely "due to its authenticity," and there aren't many buildings in the city where "all the elements—down to the bars, railings, staircases, and steps—have been so completely preserved." Therefore, according to the historian, the restoration must be very delicate, even unnoticeable. Converting it into hotels and restaurants obviously won't help.