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CITIES MENTIONED WITH
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Belgorod, Perm, Voronezh, Irkutsk, Kazan, Krasnodar
CITIES MENTIONED WITH
Rostov-on-Don, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
For example Novoshahtinsk. The city was in a very depressed state, but they were able to use all possible resources and city is actively reviving. They have very interesting urban policies, for example, an interactive master plan for the city. City Nevinnomysk in the Stavropol region also has its own active approach towards the formation of the urban fabric. Such positive developments are taking place more often, which makes me feel positive.
grams related to any of the events, like the World Cup or with some infrastructure projects. For example, many cities are now developing in relation to infrastructure projects in the field of maritime transport, railway transport, as well as economic projects related to the development of new industries.
If you compare Rostov-onDon and Krasnodar, of course, Krasnodar has more potential.
I like many cities, but my favourite is Nizhny Novgorod, i love it for the “Russian� beauty. I love Elista, because it is very distinctive Buddhist city, the most western Buddhist city. I love my city - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, although it is in a very sad state, but it has great structure.
6. Which city do you personally find most interesting (as a planner)?
What is happening in Rostov on Don, I would call great stagnation, because the city has no clear policy - everything that is happening is associated with some events. Now we are preparing for the World Cup: we frantically build some infrastructure facilities, at the same time there is no coherent view on city development from the administration. Even superficially, if you visit the Krasnodar and Rostov you can see a noticeable difference, it is about the improvement of the city, its appearance and residents being satisfied with their government. 5. Which cities envisage big planning & architectural projects in the nearest future?
Chess square in Elista
If we talk about Russia, it is, first of all government pro-
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