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A historical building in the security zone of Tomsk was illegally demolished. Last week, the city lost part of the estate of the merchant Mikhailov - the trading shops located on the lane. Cooperative.

According to the chairman of the regional committee for the protection of historical and cultural heritage sites, Elena Peretyagina, the demolished retail shops were in disrepair for many years. However, the territory of the estate is included in the cultural heritage protection zone, and all activities (economic, administrative or construction) must be agreed upon with the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Tomsk Region.

“There were no official reports that demolition was planned. Experts established this fact last week; there was a call from the mayor’s office that the building was being demolished. On this territory there was a trading shop - an element of the merchant’s estate. What remained was the main two-story brick house,” - Elena Peretyagina reported.

The estate of the merchant Mikhailov consists of a two-story brick house, trading benches and a gate.

“There is no information yet about who the owner of the site and the building is. From work experience: some part was federal property,” the specialist explained.

According to Elena Peretyagina, since 2013, responsibility for the demolition of cultural and historical monuments has become stricter. The minimum fine for individuals is 100 thousand rubles, the maximum is 20 million rubles. In some cases, the article provides for criminal liability. Currently, three criminal cases involving the demolition of architectural monuments are being investigated in Tomsk.

Upon the demolition of a retail store on the lane. Cooperative, 8a, the inspection is being carried out by the Department of Culture and Tourism and the Prosecutor's Office. As Elena Peretyagina explained, most likely, a case of administrative offense will be initiated.

For reference : Merchant Pyotr Mikhailov - Tomsk mayor (1883-1887, 1891-1894), merchant of the first guild, philanthropist, honorary citizen of Tomsk. He financed a number of projects for the improvement of Tomsk. In the mid-1850s, he organized a trading house in Tomsk, selling tea, sugar, and textiles. Founded wax-candle and brick factories in Tomsk.

A similar incident occurred in Tomsk in August 2013: the owner demolished a two-story brick house at 143 Lenin Ave. The building turned out to be a cultural heritage monument. The police opened a criminal investigation into the demolition of the house.