The governor explained how residents of Khrushchyovka buildings designated for demolition should proceed.

The law on the Comprehensive Development of Territories (CRT) in St. Petersburg is not planned to be canceled.

According to the city head, the authorities have already gone through a difficult path related to this high-profile and initially ambiguous project. Amending the federal law turned out to be the most difficult part of the issue. But at the moment, it has been possible to protect the interests of St. Petersburg residents.

– Previously, the threat of worsening housing conditions was real. If a meeting of owners was not held, the building was included in the CRT, but we disagreed with this approach. Now, a building is included in the program only if two-thirds of the owners voted for it at a meeting. If you don’t want to, don’t vote.

The governor noted that before voting, residents will be provided with a roadmap from the investor so they have the opportunity to assess the benefits of the new conditions. According to the law, St. Petersburg residents who agree to relocate will receive new housing within the boundaries of their familiar municipal district or a neighboring municipality. In short, within the same district.

– And the mortgage will be registered for the new housing without paying fees, the law provides such an opportunity, – was added regarding mortgages.

A person or family relocating under the CRT will pay monthly installments, but for the new housing instead of the old one.

It was previously reported that the moratorium on the CRT law will not be extended in 2026. It also became clear that the resettlement of Khrushchyovka buildings will be handled by a separate operator. Its participation in the state structure will be 50 percent.

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Khrushchyovka buildings

Khrushchyovka buildings are a type of low-cost, prefabricated concrete apartment blocks built across the Soviet Union from the late 1950s to the early 1980s. They were commissioned by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to rapidly address severe housing shortages and provide basic, standardized living spaces for urban populations. While many have been demolished, they remain a defining architectural and social symbol of the late Soviet era.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a historic Russian port city founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great as his “window to the West.” It served as the imperial capital of Russia for over two centuries and is renowned for its grand Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, including the Winter Palace (Hermitage Museum) and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The city’s canals and palaces have earned it the nickname “Venice of the North.”

Comprehensive Development of Territories (CRT)

Based on the name provided, “Comprehensive Development of Territories (CRT)” does not refer to a specific, well-known historical place or cultural site. It appears to be a term for a type of policy, program, or administrative framework, likely related to regional planning and infrastructure development within a country or region. Without a specific geographic location, it is not possible to provide a historical summary of a physical cultural site.

St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly

The St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly is the regional parliament and legislative body of the city of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was established in 1994 following the adoption of the new Russian Constitution, replacing the former city council (Lensoviet). The Assembly is responsible for passing laws, approving the city budget, and overseeing the city government within the framework of federal law.