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The building of the Russian Gallery of Arts as part of the museum, theater and educational complex in Sevastopol
The building of the Russian Gallery of Arts as part of the museum, theater and educational complex in Sevastopol
The building of the Russian Gallery of Arts as part of the museum, theater and educational complex in Sevastopol
The building of the Russian Gallery of Arts as part of the museum, theater and educational complex in Sevastopol
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The building of the Russian Gallery of Arts as part of the museum, theater and educational complex in Sevastopol
The Russian Art Gallery building, part of a museum, theater, and educational complex, was opened on Cape Khrustalny in the hero city of Sevastopol. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Curator of the Southern Federal District.
"The cultural and educational clusters being built in four cities—Vladivostok, Kemerovo, Kaliningrad, and Sevastopol—at the President's behest are undoubtedly the largest cultural construction projects and are destined to become symbols of modern Russia. The scale of the complexes is impressive—their total area exceeds 600,000 square meters, allowing for up to 30,000 visitors simultaneously. The complexes include a wide variety of facilities, designed both to host cultural events and to nurture the talented youth for whom our country has always been renowned. A number of these facilities have already been completed. And now, in Sevastopol, construction has been completed on the Russian Art Gallery building. With a total area of over 14,000 square meters, the complex will be able to accommodate up to 800 visitors simultaneously. It will become the largest art museum in southern Russia," said Marat Khusnullin.
The lower level of the museum complex houses a domed theater, a storage facility, and a restoration center. The upper floor houses an education and creativity center, as well as utility and amenity spaces. The exhibition halls are located in the museum's "cloud." One of the key features of the future permanent exhibition will be the Gallery of Heroes of Sevastopol.
"This is a landmark project, which we built at the behest of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. The Russian Art Gallery will open in 2026. This facility will become not only the largest art museum in southern Russia but also a powerful center of culture, education, and creativity with truly unique solutions. Our main task now is to imbue these magnificent spaces with vibrant content, making them the heart of cultural life, a focal point for residents and visitors alike. Looking out from here onto our bay and the changing face of Sevastopol, you clearly understand: this and other facilities are more than just buildings; they are a step into the future of our city, its new cultural identity," said Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev.
According to Dmitry Lesnykh, CEO of Argo JSC, which oversaw the construction, the building took four years to construct. "It's modern, unconventional, and complex in terms of architecture, design, and construction. Every element of the building is unique. For example, the grade of concrete or the rebar, the doors or lifting mechanisms, the climate control system, or the flooring—everything has been carefully considered. This allows us to confidently say that this will be a technologically flagship cultural institution in southern Russia," commented Dmitry Lesnykh.
In the fall of 2024, Russia's southernmost Choreography Academy, designed for 250 students, opened its doors in Sevastopol. Students are already living and studying in one of the most unique ballet buildings in the world. The apartment building, built in close proximity to the new cultural facilities, is partially occupied by faculty from the Choreography Academy and staff from the Russian State Art Gallery.
Construction of the cultural cluster in Sevastopol continues. This includes the construction of the city's landmark, the opera and ballet theater. This unique structure, in terms of its design, is unique not only in Russia but worldwide.
In total, the museum, theater, and educational complex in Sevastopol includes seven buildings: the Academy of Choreography, a museum complex, an opera and ballet theater, two apartment buildings, an industrial and warehouse complex, and an electrical substation.
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