Description of Subprojects by City and Subproject Outcomes

Vyborg (Leningrad Oblast)

Subproject: Establishing a Historic City Culture and Tourism Development Center on the Basis of the Seth Sohlberg Quarter Urban Fragment

Subproject goal: To establish a multifunctional cultural center on the basis of an urban fragment (the Seth Sohlberg Quarter).

The Subproject includes: rehabilitation of historic monuments; reconstruction and re-creation of the space planning design of the Quarter; and landscape enhancement of the adjacent streets. Buildings that are currently in critical conditions, ruined and abandoned will start performing culture and tourism functions to become a multifunctional cultural center.

The Seth Sohlberg Quarter is a group of buildings constructed on a private land plot in the 18^th - first third of the 20^th centuries. The land plot is limited by the following streets: Ulitsa Krepostnaya, Ulitsa Krasnoarmeiskaya, Ulitsa Krasina and Ulitsa Storozhevaya Bashnya. The urban fragment consists of 9 structures and its total area is 1.6 ha. The total area of the territory to be landscaped and improved is 30,000 sq m.

Subproject implementation would significantly improve the quality the urban environment in the historic core of the city, improve the quality of life for local residents, substantially improve the city look, and make Vyborg more attractive as a tourist destination. The multifunctional cultural center would accommodate the Sacred Fortress Theater on a permanent basis, organize movie shows during the annual Window to Europe Film Festival, and hold other cultural events.

In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with LLC Architecture Bureau Liteinaya Chast-91.

Gorokhovets (Vladimir Oblast)

Subproject: Establishing a Historic City Culture and Tourism Development Center on the Basis of the Posad Urban Fragment

Subproject goal: To establish an interesting (in terms of artistic impression and town planning) urban space comfortable for both visitors and local residents that would become an attractive tourist destination, a culture and entertainment center as well as an SME development center.

The Subproject includes: rehabilitation and reconstruction of 20 cultural heritage sites, including their adaptation for cultural institutions’ needs; historic environment regeneration activities, including re-creation of 4 lost water distribution fountains; and upgrading and development of utilities and transport infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the entire fragment would look like a single-style old Russian merchant city.

The urban fragment is located in and forms the cultural and historic core of the central part of the historic settlement. The fragment boundary coincides with the Klyazma River coastline and extends along the entire length of Ulitsa Naberezhnaya from Ulitsa Savarenskogo to intersection with Ulitsa Gogolya. The fragment consists of 253 real estate units, including 37 cultural heritage sites.

Subproject implementation would allow establishing an interesting (in terms of artistic impression and town planning) urban space comfortable for both visitors and local residents that would become an attractive tourist destination, a culture and entertainment center as well as an SME development center. The Gorokhovets Museum of History and Architecture would open new displays: Gorokhovets History Museum; Merchant’s House Museum; Museum of Merchantry; Shorin’s Factory Museum; Carpentry Museum; and Old Gorokhovets (a virtual museum). The Palace of Culture would be brought back to life; a municipal folk theater would be established; a Youth Culture and Entertainment Center and a fitness center would be organized; and the Puzhalova Gora Mountain Ski Resort would be further developed.

In 2021, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with LLC SUAR.-T.proekt and LLC NIiPI Spetsrestavratsiya.

Torzhok (Tver Oblast)

Subproject: Establishing a Historic City Culture and Tourism Development Center on the Basis of the Travelling Palace Urban Fragment

Subproject goal: To increase city attractiveness for visitors by restoring and improving the urban environment and filling the currently unused buildings with new functions relating to Torzhok history, crafts and unique features.

The Subproject includes: rehabilitation and reconstruction of four sites, including their adaptation for cultural institutions’ needs; landscape enhancement of streets, squares and three public gardens; and provision of utilities.

The Traveling Palace Urban Fragment occupies an area of about 4 ha and is a single architectural ensemble, i.e. a number of separate buildings oriented to the Traveling Palace which is a dominant feature. The fragment consists of: the Travelling Palace (the 1870s); the Government Agencies (2^nd half the 18^th c.); the House of the Mayor and Cash-keeper (2^nd half the 18^th c.); a group of buildings on Tveretskaya Embankment; Ploschad Revolutsii (former Dvortsovaya Ploschad); and a public garden in Ulitsa Studencheskaya. The buildings within the urban fragment are currently abandoned.

Subproject implementation would make it possible to preserve the cultural heritage sites, significantly improve the external appearance of the city center and increase the number of cultural and educational tourism destinations. The Travelling Palace would house a culture and event center, a library, a media center, a conference room, a tourist information center and a café. The Government Agencies would accommodate a crafts center with workshops, showrooms and interactive training programs. The House of the Mayor and Cash-keeper would have two museum exhibitions: History under Your Feet, and Walks in Old Torzhok. The building of the Integrated Social Services Center would accommodate, among other things, a center for creative development of children and youth.

In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with a Joint Venture composed of LLC BAST and LLC Konevskie Restavratsionnye Masterskie.

Chistopol (Republic of Tatarstan)

Subproject: Establishing a Historic City Culture and Tourism Development Center on the Basis of the Urban Fragment

Subproject goal: To develop cultural and educational tourism in the historic settlement, ensure preservation of cultural heritage sites within the selected urban fragment, bring them into compliance with the historical look, and implement historic environment regeneration activities.

The Subproject includes: comprehensive rehabilitation of 10 cultural heritage sites, including their adaptation for cultural institutions’ needs; historic environment regeneration activities (36 buildings); and creation of a comfortable reception zone for visitors arriving in Chistopol by water.

The urban fragment is a group of buildings constructed in the 19^th-20^th centuries which is the core of the city center and part of the tourist attraction Chistopol Historic Center, a cultural heritage site of the republican (regional) significance. The fragment encompasses 10 neighborhoods and a park zone. It has 51 real estate units classified as cultural heritage sites. The fragment area is 36 ha. It features a picturesque provincial pattern of urban development.

Subproject implementation would increase the number of tourist destinations and the demand for them, and expand the range of services provided. Several new museums are expected to be opened, including: a Museum of Victims of Political Repressions and Dissidence; a Museum of Merchants’ Daily Life – Merchant Poduruev’s Manor; a Memorial Museum of L. Leonov and I. Selvinsky; and a Museum of Chemist A.M. Butlerov. Therefore, the Subproject would increase the number of visitors and revenues of the cultural institutions and promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

In 2020, , a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with a Joint Venture composed of JSC Lengidroproekt and LLC NPO Yarkanon.

 Rostov the Great (Yaroslavl Oblast)

Subproject: Establishing Rostov the Great Nature/History Cluster

Subproject goal: To establish a nature/history cluster as a basis for sustainable development of the Rostov City through comprehensive renovation of and infrastructure upgrading in the Lake Nero coastal zone and the city historic core within the City Ramparts.

The Subproject includes: landscape enhancement of the Lake Nero coastal zone, including reconstruction of the sewerage networks; rehabilitation of the building of the former Municipal Theater (late 19^th – early 20^th centuries), its subsequent adaptation for the use as a congress and entertainment center, and landscape enhancement of the adjacent area; landscape enhancement of the walking tourist route – A Dutch Fortress in the Old Russian City; and installation of an architectural lighting system in the Rostov Kremlin.

The 4.5 km-long urban fragment boundary lies in the coastal zone of the lake (Ul. Podozerka) going from the Monastery of St Jacob Savior to the Abraham Monastery and along the city ramparts. The ramparts are a fortification: an earth bastion fort which is a joint Russian-Dutch cultural heritage site dating back to the early 17^th century. The length of the route to be landscaped is 5 km: it goes along the ramparts encircling the city historic core. Architectural lighting in the Rostov Kremlin will be installed on 56 structures. In addition to rehabilitation of the Municipal Theater building, the Subproject includes landscape enhancement of the historic quarter limited by the following streets: Ulitsa Karla Marksa, Ulitsa Volodarskogo, Ulitsa 50 Let Oktyabrya, and Ulitsa Marshala Alekseeva.

Subproject implementation would help establish new modern recreation zones for local residents and visitors and improve the quality and comfort level of the urban environment. The Subproject is expected to expand the range of tourism products, including the new walking route (A Dutch Fortress in the Old Russian City), special nighttime events and excursions, and theatrical programs for tourists. Due to Subproject implementation the city would have a central culture and leisure site for various cultural and business events. The Subproject would support job creation and SME development.

In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with LLC NIIPRII Sevzapinzhtekhnologiya.

Arzamas (Nizhny Novgorod Oblast)

Subproject: Increasing Tourism Attractiveness as a Sustainable Development Strategy

Subproject goal: To promote sustainable urban development through modernization of the key social and cultural infrastructure in Arzamas.

The Subproject includes: rehabilitation and modernization of the Arzamas Drama Theater; rehabilitation of the main building of the History and Art Museum and reconstruction of the building occupied by the Exhibition Unit; rehabilitation and adaptation of the former Cinema Theater Iskra to accommodate a leisure center; landscape enhancement of the areas around the municipal social and cultural infrastructure facilities; and establishment of a viewing point as a tourist destination.

The Subproject would improve the look of Sobornaya Ploschad and the city historic core along Ulitsa Karla Marksa between Sobornaya Ploschad and Gaidar Culture and Leisure Park, and support the establishment of a viewing point on the higher bank of the Tesha River close to Sobornaya Ploschad.

Subproject implementation would create a comfortable urban environment and favorable conditions for organizing leisure activities of local residents and visitors through expansion of the range of culture services, including theatrical programs for visiting children’s groups, temporary exhibitions from Russia’s leading museums, and exhibitions of and master classes in making folk art items. Increased visitor flows and longer visitor stays in the city would support its sustainable economic development.

In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with a Joint Venture composed of LLC SUAR.-T.proekt and LLC NIiPI Spetsrestavratsiya.

Staraya Russa (Novgorod Oblast)

Subproject: Development of the City Center in Staraya Russa and Establishment of Walking Routes

Subproject goal: To improve attractiveness of Staraya Russa for both local residents and visitors by developing the city center and establishing walking routes.

The Subproject includes: rehabilitation of the facades of 14 buildings; establishment of walking routes, including road paving and construction of a stormwater drainage system; construction of public toilets; reconstruction of fences; installation of small architectural forms and reconstruction of bridges and roads along the walking routes; river bank stabilization; construction of a pontoon pier; and landscape enhancement.

The Subproject would create new walking routes and change the look of the historic central area between Ulitsa Aleksandrovskaya, Ulitsa Mineralnaya, Ulitsa Svaroga and embankments of the Parusya and Polist’ Rivers. Bank stabilization and landscape enhancement of the Voyie Brook would make it possible to establish a salt water public beach while bank stabilization and landscape enhancement of the Polist’ and Parusya Rivers, together with the reconstruction of existing bridges and construction of a pedestrian bridge, would address the issue of disconnection between the tourist destinations and infrastructure facilities and help achieve a logical completion of and loop the walking route.

Subproject implementation would facilitate establishing new tour routes and developing new events and new types of tourism. Development of the area would increase the visitor flow, the utilization rate of culture and tourism infrastructure, the number of jobs and potential investors’ interest. As a result, the tourism industry would generate more revenues and the quality of life in the community would improve.

In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with LLC NIIPRII Sevzapinzhtekhnologiya.

Tutaev (Yaroslav Oblast)

Subproject: The Cable Car in Tutaev

Subproject goal: To promote sustainable urban development by establishing an all year round passenger service as a transport facility and a tourist destination for local residents and visitors, and to create a favorable urban environment.

The Subproject includes: construction of a cable car; construction of a parking facility; and landscape enhancement of the area adjacent to the cable car stations.

The cable car would address a pressing issue caused by the lack of all-season communication between the two parts of the city located on both banks of the Volga River and provide for quick and safe transportation of local residents and visitors between the left and right banks.

Subproject implementation would improve the quality of transport services provided to local residents and visitors, and create a new tourist destination (a cable car) where passengers may get a bird’s eye view of the old city architecture and beautiful natural landscapes. The Subproject would make the left-hand part of Tutaev more attractive to tourists and investors and promote its socioeconomic development.

Suzdal (Vladimir Oblast)

Subproject: Improving Infrastructure of the Suzdal Open Air Museum

Subproject goal: To establish a comfortable environment for both visitors and local residents through improvement of communal and transport infrastructure, landscape enhancement of the area and preservation of the town-forming sites.

The Subproject consists of 5 components:

1.     Improvement and Modernization of Communal and Transport Infrastructure in the Main Streets within the City Historic Core.

2.     Cleaning and Landscape Enhancement of Water Bodies in the Historic Part of the City.

3.     Architectural Lighting of Dominant Monuments of Urban Development and Architecture.

4.     Preservation and Commercialization of Three Town-forming Structures in the City Center.

5.     Landscape Enhancement of the Western Part of the Trading Rows.

Component 1: Improvement and Modernization of Communal and Transport Infrastructure in the Main Streets within the City Historic Core includes: sidewalk paving, reconstruction of the street lighting network, and landscape enhancement of the adjacent street (Ulitsa Lenina); sidewalk construction, road paving, construction of a stormwater drainage system, and landscape enhancement of the adjacent street (Ulitsa Vasilievskaya); establishment of a walking tour route from the Convent of Intercession to the Monastery of St Jacob Savior; and landscape enhancement of the viewing site in Ilinsky meadow.

Component 2: Cleaning and Landscape Enhancement of Water Bodies in the Historic Part of the City includes: cleaning and landscape enhancement of the banks and surroundings of three ponds (in Ulitsa Gremyachka, in Ulitsa Neteka, and in Pereulok Zaprudnyi); construction of lighted and illuminated embankments of the Kamenka River in Ulitsa Pushkarskaya and Ulista Varganova; and reconstruction of the Kamenka River upper and lower dams.

Component 3: Architectural Lighting of Dominant Historic Buildings and Architectural Monuments includes the arrangement of architectural illumination of 21 cultural heritage sites.

Component 4: Preservation and Commercialization of Three Town-forming Structures in the City Center includes rehabilitation and adaptation for modern uses of three cultural heritage sites: Firsov’s House (Ul. Lenina, 104), Tabachnikov’s House (Ul. Lebedeva,. 3), and a Residential House of the Late 19^th – Early 20^th cc. (Ul. Varganova, 1).

Component 5: Landscape Enhancement of the Western Part of the Trading Rows includes landscape enhancement of the western part of the Trading Rows (Zaryadye) with a crossing to Ul. Kremlevskaya, and rehabilitation of the Earth Ramparts of the Kremlin and Prison, 17^th c., a monument of urban development and architecture located along Ul. Kremlevskaya.

Subproject implementation would help: improve and landscape the central streets of the city and key tourist routes; establish new tourist routes, including the nighttime ones; improve visual perception of the monuments of urban development and architecture, especially at nighttime; landscape and improve the city waterbodies; and improve the environmental conditions. All that would make it possible to create a comfortable environment for visitors and local residents and increase the flow of tourists and length of their stay in the city.

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In 2020, a contract to develop scientific design documents, design documents (Design Stage level), and technical part of bidding documents was signed with LLC NIIPRII Sevzapinzhtekhnologiya.