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The seventh cohort of the free educational program "Architects.rf," aimed at the professional development of specialists in architecture, urban planning, and public administration, concluded in Moscow. In the final module, the finalists presented their projects, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"The 'Architects.rf' program was created to train a new generation of specialists who will transform the appearance of our cities and address territorial development challenges within the framework of the 'Infrastructure for Life' national project. According to the Presidential Decree, we must improve the quality of life in key communities by 30% by 2030 and by 60% by 2036. The program has consistently generated strong interest from the professional community: over 1,200 applications from 87 regions across the country were received for this program, and 100 specialists from 61 cities have completed the training. As a result of the past programs, 59 graduates are working as chief architects in cities and regions. Their design ideas are being put into practice, directly improving life in these communities," said Marat Khusnullin.
The seventh cohort's educational program included four in-person modules. The initial module in Moscow focused on key trends in public administration and territorial development. The regional module consisted of expeditions to Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Tyumen, and Yekaterinburg, and concluded in Kazan, where participants explored development, revitalization, and urban management practices.
The international module in China allowed participants to learn about Beijing's urban development practices through over 30 excursions and meetings with representatives of relevant agencies. The final module in Moscow served as a platform for the presentation of 36 final projects: 15 group projects and 21 individual ones.
"Today, the demand for a high-quality, modern, and comfortable living environment is higher than ever in Russia. The President's ambitious goal lies ahead: developing 200 master plans by 2030. We understand that fulfilling this mandate directly depends on the industry's human resources. Over the eight years of the Architects.rf program, we have graduated 727 highly qualified specialists from 83 regions of the country. This is a vibrant, growing network of professionals who are currently changing the face of our cities and towns from Kaliningrad to Chukotka. Training, sharing experiences, and best international practices are a direct investment in the horizons of those who will make the most important decisions for the country's development," noted Vitaly Mutko, CEO of DOM.RF.
Among the program's graduate projects is the Uralruin landscape-ruin park. Conceived before the program, the project was further developed during the program. It is Russia's first landscape-ruin park in the Iset River floodplain in the Sverdlovsk region. The project's goal is to draw attention to abandoned and half-forgotten places and revitalize them.
Another project, "March to the Factory," was developed by a team of finalists in the "Arkhitektory.rf" program. It aims to revive a historic factory in Kyshtym, Chelyabinsk Oblast. Through various activities, such as photo walks, the project's creators engage residents in the transformation of the old industrial zone, laying the foundation for its integration into the urban fabric.
The program participants' ideas are also being applied in regulatory work. Methodological recommendations for the development of river passenger infrastructure, developed under the program, were actively used in the development of the "Yacht Harbors: Design Rules" code of practice, which was developed by specialists from the Moscow State University of Civil Engineering with financial support from DOM.RF.
The "Architects.rf" program has been implemented by DOM.RF since 2018 with the support of the Government and the Ministry of Construction. It is currently part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. Since then, program participants have visited 64 communities, nine countries, and 21 foreign cities. The program will be launched for the eighth time in 2026.
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