I. Metshin: “Our priorities have not changed in regard to the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda”

(KZN.RU, December 19, Zilya Gayfi). Reconstruction of four objects of federal and republican significance on the territory of the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda of Kazan is carried out and it is planned to start the renovation of the lost cultural heritage – the Yenikeyev Manor. Marat Usmanov, the prefect of the territory of the “Stary Gorod”, spoke about the improvement and restoration work in the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda at today's Business Monday.

Reconstruction of Azimovskaya Mosque involves a whole range of works. “It is planned to restore the original appearance of the facade and minarets, interior decoration and update all utilities. Now the roofing work is almost complete, the walls in the basement strengthened, windows and tiles replaced, finishing of the interior is underway. It is planned to repair the facade and the basement and update system of the republican funds until June 30. The total amount of funds from the federal and republican budget is 78 million rubles”, said Marat Usmanov.

Restoration work carried out in the Shamil's House (now – the Literature Museum named after G. Tukai) at the street Tukai, 74. This year, the strengthening of the foundation and walls, renovating of the facade, and replacement of roofs are carried here. It is planned to upgrade all wooden windows in the beginning of next year. The total cost of repairs, including interior work, is 168 million rubles.

According to Marat Usmanov, the House of Krestovnikovs, the object of wooden architecture (street Tukai, 126), and the Petzold’s malting plant complex of buildings are of particular interest for the city. In the House of Krestovnikovs, for the reconstruction of which 38 million rubles have been allocated, the roof replaced and the facade completely restored, now interior finishing work are carrying out there. Investors began the reconstruction of the Petzold's plant buildings in the late summer. Work is carried out in three buildings, facing the street Tukai. The first floor of the restoring two-storey building of the former residential house has been erected, and masonry exterior walls and roof structures have been restored.

The prefect of the territory of the “Stary Gorod” shared the plans for next year to start the reconstruction of the lost cultural heritage – the Yenikeyev Manor. The urban reconstruction project approved by the interdepartmental commission, chaired by Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, and sanctioned by Rustam Minnikhanov, the President of Tatarstan. It is planned to fully restore the object before the World Cup in 2018.

In addition to the restoration of historic buildings, new sights will appear in the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda. As Marat Usmanov told, it is planned to open an interactive museum of the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda in May next year, the establishment of which was requested by the Kazan Guild of guides. More than 20 thousand people visited the existing Chak-chak Museum for the year. In October, the museum won the All-Russian competition “Souvenir 2016” in Yaroslavl in two categories: “Gastronomic souvenir” and “Souvenir of the year”.

As the prefect of the territory of “Stary Gorod” told, educational projects were designed to promote the history of the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda. “This year, the quiz on knowledge of the history and architecture of Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda started on the three radio stations of the city. The winners were awarded diplomas and prizes, books and the opportunity to attend master-classes on interactive platforms. Together with the Department of Education, we will launch the contest of essays and local history research on the history of Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda among school children after the New Year”, Marat Usmanov shared the plans.

Ilsur Metshin marked that the prefecture has the status of a particular territory. “Our priorities remain unchanged. It is the preservation of the historic appearance and development of the territory of the Staro-Tatarskaya Sloboda. These issues are constantly in the focus of our attention. Many buildings restored, but you have to deal with their content, especially, souvenirs, cuisine and museum spaces”, said the Mayor.