The Black Sea port of Novorossiysk plans to repair and restore the city’s Center of National Cultures, a distinctive city landmark that originally served as a synagogue (and according to local media is still referred to as such).
Constructed in 1908 and designed by the architect Boris Aleksandrovich Ukhov, the imposing building with a triple arched entryway and large dome was used for worship only until 1928, when it closed by the Soviet authorities. During WW2 it suffered heavy damage, which destroyed the dome. Rebuilt after the war, it later served as a club. It has been a cultural center for more than 35 years.
According to local media, the city has launched a tender for project development for the renovation.
It quoted documents on the government procurement website as saying that major repairs will be carried out “as part of the work to preserve a cultural heritage site of regional significance with adaptation to modern use.”
Watch a video about the building (with AI generated English narration):