Published on: 2026-04-24
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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By 2026, within the national project “Infrastructure for Life,” the regulatory condition will be brought to more than 340 sections of regional and local roads leading to tourist attractions. These are historically established and modern routes to natural complexes, architectural monuments, historical landmarks, and shrines. This was reported by the Deputy Chairman of the Government Marat Khusnullin.
“In Russia, automobile tourism is confidently gaining momentum, becoming especially noticeable during the May holidays. It is important that roads to recreation areas and attractions are comfortable and safe. For this purpose, within the framework of the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, systematic work is being carried out to update routes leading to unique natural, architectural, and historical places. By 2026, we plan to bring more than 340 such sections on regional and local roads to a normative condition.””Thanks to this large-scale work, new tourist routes are being formed, formerly popular ones are being revived, and existing ones are being developed,” said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
According to the data presented at the meeting of the Government Commission for Tourism Development in Russia, the number of tourist trips across the country for January–February 2026 increased by 2.6% compared to 2025. This indicates a growing interest of citizens in traveling within Russia and the necessity of improving the road infrastructure.
Along with this, it is worth noting that the updating of roads leading to Russia’s attractions has been given special attention since the very beginning of the implementation of national projects.
“The development of road infrastructure in tourist attraction areas is not only an improvement in transport accessibility but also a powerful impetus for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as an increase in the welfare of the population. New roadside service facilities, guest houses appear, local craft workshops and farms are actively developing. As a result, quality roads become the foundation for the sustainable development of territories. Over 6 years of implementing the national project “Safe and Quality Roads,” it has been possible to bring more than 9.7 thousand kilometers to a normative condition.”About 2,000 kilometers of tourist routes, approximately 2,000 kilometers of highway sections and artificial structures,” noted Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin.
Joint work of federal and regional project teams on road renovation leading to various attractions continued as part of the new national project “Infrastructure for Life.”
“Last year, under the national project ‘Infrastructure for Life,’ a normative condition was established for 2.2 thousand kilometers of road sections leading to tourist inspection sites. During the work, road workers usually apply an integrated approach: in addition to laying new road surfaces at the sites, they install barrier fences, equip sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings. Some projects also provide for lines of electric lighting and architectural lighting of objects.””All this not only allows to improve road safety, but also to emphasize architectural or natural features of a particular landmark,” said Kairat Tursunbekov, Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency.
In Perm, the reconstruction of the automobile overpass over the railway on Monastyrskaya Street continues. The structure is located near the Perm-1 railway station. It was built in 1899 based on the project of engineer I.N. Byshev and laid the foundation for the development of the city’s industrial industry, providing the separation of automobile and railway traffic flows. Nearby is another important monument of history and architecture – Meshkov House, which has become the city’s calling card. The mansion received its name from one of its owners – entrepreneur and philanthropist Nikolay Vasilyevich Meshkov. Currently, a museum is located in the building.
Reconstruction of the overpass will begin in 2025. Currently, the technical readiness of the facility is 65%. The final stage of work will be the architectural design of the object. Special attention is paid to the facing of the overpass – the northern portal will be finished with matte granite tiles. An observation deck will also be created at the pedestrian level, parking will be organized on the south portal side, lighting will be replaced, barrier fencing will be erected along Monastyrskaya Street. Near the parking lot, a staircase with railing will be created for access to the monument to the railway soldiers.A bench for rest and people with limited mobility is being installed near the retaining wall by Meshkov House.
In Astrakhan, a section of Admiralteyskaya Street is being repaired. The length of the project is almost 2.5 km, with work taking place from Naberezhnaya 1 Maya to Krasnaya Naberezhnaya and further to Henri Barbusse Street. This is not just one of the city’s main arteries — the street is closely connected to its centuries-old history. Here are located the main attractions, including the Astrakhan Kremlin, built in the 16th century, the heart of Astrakhan and one of the pearls of southern Russia.
In Kislovodsk, a nearly 1 km section of the road along Mira Avenue will be renovated. The avenue is located in the city center and leads to many landmarks, including the Colonnade. This architectural element is the calling card of Kislovodsk and the main entrance to the Kurortny Park, which houses the Narzan Gallery. In addition, Mira Avenue leads to the Cathedral Mosque and the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. It was built in 1888 but was completely destroyed during the Soviet era. Restoration of the frames began in 1991. Now, the cathedral complex also includes a gymnasium, a Sunday school, a clinic, and a museum.
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