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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Construction workers have completed the second phase of the reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theatre's production workshops, which included upgrading a hotel to accommodate touring artists and a health and rehabilitation complex for the artists' recovery and preparation for performances. Rostekhnadzor has confirmed the project's compliance with the approved design and estimate documentation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"Next year, we celebrate a significant event—the 250th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia. We strive to meticulously preserve and enhance the potential of such cultural institutions. The second phase of the reconstruction of the theatre's art and production workshops in Moscow has now been completed. As part of this, construction workers renovated the hotel and the health and rehabilitation complex. Comfortable working and recuperating conditions for artists directly impact the creative process and help maintain the highest level of productions at this world-renowned theatre. The Bolshoi Theatre's art and production workshop complex consists of five buildings, totaling approximately 12,000 square meters, located on Petrovsky Lane. Work on all sites has now been completed," said Marat Khusnullin.
The apartment complex, covering over 2,000 square meters, houses 26 comfortable double rooms, a cafeteria, and other facilities. The wellness and rehabilitation center is equipped with gyms and medical rooms where artists can undergo recovery procedures.
"The reconstruction of the art and production workshops was carried out as part of the register of capital construction projects included in the comprehensive state program 'Construction,' overseen by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Work on the first three buildings—the production and engineering buildings, as well as the musical instrument repair shop—was completed in December 2023. These include workshops for the repair and manufacture of theatrical sets and costumes, the repair and maintenance of musical instruments, a printing house, and a laundry and dry cleaning facility," said Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.
Thus, a comprehensive production and creative infrastructure has been created, which is necessary for the full functioning of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia.
"The key feature of the art and production workshops is that they house all the necessary support services to ensure the theater's operations. The buildings are equipped with new, modern equipment for laundry and dry cleaning, sewing of theatrical costumes, shoes, headdresses and wigs, and curtains, as well as their washing, dry cleaning, and ironing. A paint booth and metal and woodworking machines for the production of stage props have been installed. All of this will be used to produce theatrical costumes, shoes, and sets, ensuring the theater's full operational support," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production and Production Company.
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