Rustam Minnikhanov goes for a walk in the historic center of Kazan

On July 6, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov went for a walk in the historic center of Kazan.

The walk began near the Kazan Kremlin in Bolshaya Krasnaya and Baturina streets, where Rustam Minnikhanov was presented a draft construction project, which implies reconstruction of historic buildings in accordance with archive documents.

Rustam Minnikhanov approved the project in general and proposed agreeing it with Chief Architect of Kazan Tatyana Prokofyeva.

The next object the President went to was the complex of buildings at the Kazan Virgin Monastery. Rustam Minnikhanov looked around the architectural complex of the monastery, including the former “sisterly buildings” (which housed the tobacco factory during the Soviet period). It has not been decided yet what will be located there.

Then, Rustam Minnikhanov was shown the object of cultural heritage of the regional importance, the house built in the 18th century in 16, Bolshaya Krasnaya Street, which belongs to ASG investment group of companies. The façade of the building has been reconstructed and the next stage of internal reconstruction works will begin this year.

The city park “Black Lake” was the next object the President visited. Minnikhanov got familiar with the park reconstruction project, which includes the cleaning of the lake, construction of a wooden pier, fountain, ship modeling club, children's playground, summer cafe and restaurant, and skating rink.

The last object visited by Rustam Minnikhanov was the building in 1/27, Theatralnaya Street, which has been completely repaired and will be available for rent.