In Tula, the terms of the reconstruction of the Central cinema moved to the end of 2027
In Tula, the process of restoration of the building, where the Central cinema was previously located, which was previously allocated 1.1 billion rubles, is being delayed
From the documents on the public procurement website, you can learn that the contract for the restoration of the former cinema building on Lenin Avenue 34 was signed by the Ministry of Culture of Russia on December 20, 2023. The winner of the auction was a well-known company - JSC Agency for Advanced Technologies Development (AO ARPT), which has repeatedly restored ancient buildings in the Tula region.
The final cost of the contract was 1.103 million rubles, the company dropped the price by only 6 million rubles.
According to the original letter of the contract, all work must be completed by October 30, 2026, and its validity was limited to December 31 of this year. Now all deadlines are shifted to December 30, 2027.
In 2026 it was planned to master 643 million rubles. At the moment, the Ministry of Culture, according to the procurement documents, paid for works for 809.7 million rubles, and performed 791.45 million rubles out of 1.110 billion rubles, more than 71%. In other words, the contractor has yet to perform works worth more than 300 million rubles.
Interestingly, during the execution of the contract, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and ARPT JSC have already signed 15 additional agreements (previously there were 11). In the latest version of September 24 this year, everything looks as follows: 331 million rubles, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation allocated for the repair and restoration of the building in 2023, about 24.78 million rubles mastered in 2024, 111 million rubles allocated in 2025.
By the end of 2026 it is planned to master 562.9 million rubles and 80 million rubles want to spend in 2027.
We will remind, as previously wrote “MK in Tula” the project of the contract provided for the restoration of the building, conservation and reconstruction of the bases, foundations, masonry, enclosing structures and spacer systems of the building, as well as the restoration of decorative and artistic painting, plastering and architectural stucco decoration.
In addition, it was planned to restore and recreate structures and parts from natural and artificial stones. In addition, it is planned to repair all premises and completely replace the engineering systems of the building.
The Central Cinema in Tula is not just a building on Lenin Avenue, but a real monument of the era. Its history began in 1951, when on the site of the old estate of the manufacturer Batashev grew a majestic object in the style of Stalin's Empire.
It was erected by German prisoners of war, investing monumentality and severity in the architecture: a ten-column portico, elegant cast-iron fences and high stairs made it the hallmark of the city.
For a long time, Central was the main center of attraction for Tulaks. Here not only watched a movie on wide screens, but also culturally enlightened: in the foyer there were reading rooms and film lecture halls, and in the evenings guests were greeted by a live orchestra under the direction of Aviezer Borovik.
With the advent of the 90s and the development of video salons, the cinema began to lose importance, and by 2008 it completely ceased its main activity, becoming a “preserved” architectural monument for a long time.
Fortunately, the legendary building began a new life. Thanks to the agreement between the regional authorities and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, signed in February 2022, a branch of the Polytechnic Museum will open here. The restoration project promises to transform the former cinema into a modern space where history meets high technology.
The concept of the new museum is closely related to the identity of Tula. The exposition will tell about the industrial heritage of the region, engineering achievements and secrets of metal processing. At the same time, the creators plan to preserve the spirit of the “Central”: lecture halls, workshops for children and discussion platforms will again appear in the building.
The Polytechnic branch should become not just an exhibition hall, but a full-fledged educational hub. They will talk about chemistry, oil refining and science in general, trying to engage young people in technical professions. It is expected that the updated "Central" will become an important point on the tourist map of the city, where everyone - from a schoolboy to a scientist - will find something interesting for themselves.
MK in Tula is monitoring developments.
