Demolition imminent: discover the locations in Minsk where single-story homes will make way for skyscrapers
In the heart of Minsk, between ul. Zheleznodorozhnaya, Dubravinskaya, Hruševskaya, and Praymay, a new residential complex is under construction. Known as the "Kazakhstan Quarter," this development is set to bring 682 apartments spanning over 39,000 m² to the city.
The project, which is being undertaken by UKS "Zapad," consists of seven multi-apartment buildings of various series. The main architect of "Minskgrazhdanproekt," Alexander Akenťev, has discussed the details of the development with "Minsk News."
The "Kazakhstan Quarter" is being built on a 4.6-hectare site, with eleven former "Santekhdetal" production buildings already demolished to make way for the new complex. The facades of the houses will be designed in calm sandy shades, with an emphasis on Kazakh ornamentation and panoramic glazing.
While Minsk's investment program for 2025 focuses on construction, particularly rental housing and social infrastructure, the specifics of the "Kazakhstan Quarter" and other similar projects remain largely undisclosed. The addresses and scales of these changes will be determined in the next stages of planning, with detailed planning projects set to determine the fate of individual houses.
City authorities are aiming to preserve single-family housing in the suburbs, but house demolition is planned along certain main thoroughfares. Affected areas include ul. Chaliuskinky, Odesskaya, Lashitsa, Chizhovka districts, as well as ul. Sharangovich, M. Goretsky, Ptrytskogo, and Akademika Vyshelessky.
Two more buildings will be removed after the electrical cable is disconnected. Plans also include the construction of a multi-level parking lot for residents of the high-rises.
It's important to note that while historical neighborhoods such as Trinity Hill retain much of their authentic low-rise architecture, no indication of high-rise redevelopment or demolition was referenced there. For precise, up-to-date information on particular demolition and construction projects like "Kazakhstan Quarter," local government planning records or Minsk city development announcements would be the most direct sources.
For those interested in finding official Minsk urban planning info or construction permits databases, I can help guide you through the process. Stay tuned for more updates on the "Kazakhstan Quarter" and other development projects in Minsk.
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