Published on: 2026-10-07
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Experts of the urban economy complex of Moscow Special attention is paid to preserving the historical appearance of buildings during major renovations, restoring the decorative elements of the facades to their original look. Thus, during the implementation of the regional capital repair program in the capital, more than 850 buildings with crowning cornices — among the most expressive architectural elements — have been renovated.
House on 2nd Sinichkina Street
In 2025, the eight-story residential building at 2nd Sinichkina Street, house 19, was extensively renovated. It was built in 1959 according to an individual design. The exterior walls with simple molding are decorated with inter-floor bands. A crowning cornice runs around the entire perimeter.
The facade was repaired here and the engineering systems were replaced. The facade renovation began with washing the walls. Then all the joints that had weathered over time were restored, the missing elements of the brickwork and ceramic blocks were completed. All damp areas were treated with an antifungal agent. The inter-floor belts and the crowning cornice were also repaired. Afterwards, the facade was hydrophobized: the walls were covered with a thin film to reliably protect the brick and ceramic tiles from atmospheric precipitation.
Upon completion of the main work, specialists installed new window units in common areas, restored the entrances and the plaster coating of the building’s plinth, and hung new drain pipes. Finally, the craftsmen repaired the slopes and replaced the window sills. Additionally, as part of the major overhaul, the cold and hot water risers were replaced.
House on Perovskaya Street
Last year, house number 28 on Perovskaya Street was also restored. The five-story building was constructed in 1957 according to a standard series design. The balconies are supported by rectangular brackets, and red brick bands run around the perimeter between floors, topped by a crowning cornice.
The facade was renovated at the site, and the entrances and basement were brought into order. Before the major overhaul began, specialists from the Moscow Capital Repair Fund (FKR) created an individual project for the works, which took into account all the features of the building.
At the first stage, the walls were washed and the joints were raked out, then an anti-corrosion protection was applied in the areas exposed to moisture and the brickwork was restored. The walls made of unpainted brick were hydrophobized to protect them from precipitation, and the entrances and balconies were also repaired. The craftsmen replaced the window sills, installed new downspouts, and arranged the blind area.
The stairwells were repaired and flooring was installed on the first floor. The walls and ceiling in the basement were painted.
House on Shmitovsky Drive
The Moscow FCR maintains the stable pace of program implementation achieved in previous years by introducing modern domestic materials and technologies during major repairs.
This year, specialists are renovating the building with the crowning cornice located on Shmitovsky Drive (house 8). It was built in 1928 according to an individual design by architect Valentin Bibikov in the constructivist style. The main facade has a complex plasticity thanks to the projecting risalites. The exterior wall is accented by balconies and windows of various formats. The facades feature inter-floor belts at the level of the fourth and fifth floors, with windows highlighted by casings. A crowning cornice runs around the perimeter of the building.
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The facade, roof, basement, and some engineering systems of the house are being restored. At the first stage, the exterior wall was cleared and the damaged sections of the brickwork were repaired. Then a modern antiseptic solution was applied in areas where moisture accumulated.
At the final stage, the building’s facade was painted in the historical colors ‘light ivory’ and ‘red ant.’ The specialists still need to tidy up the entrances and balconies, renovate the plinth, and replace the downspouts.
During the roof repair, the craftsmen lay the roofing material, partially replace the rafters, lathing, and the mauerlat. All wooden elements in the attic will be treated with a fire and bio-protective compound, which will significantly reduce the risk of fire. The space will be insulated with mineral wool panels. Additionally, the basement is being restored, the electrical supply system is replaced, and the engineering system main lines are upgraded.
The regional major housing renovation program aligns with the goals and objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for Life”. More about Russia’s national projects and the contribution of the capital can be found at special page.
To find out how the capital has changed over the past years, what initiatives aimed at making citizens’ lives even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its residents in the near future, you can look into the extensive special project on the portal mos.ru, dedicated to the development of key sectors of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and construction.
On the page “Architecture and Construction” Information is presented about the large-scale renovation of the capital over the past 16 years. Here you can learn about the construction of roads and rail backbone stations, as well as the creation of transfer hubs. Particular attention is given to the renovation program, and you can also learn about the restoration of iconic city landmarks, particularly the House of Culture “GES-2”, the Northern River Terminal, and VDNKh.
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