Author: Viktoria Shcherbakova
Mentor: Botagoz Omarova
Semey is a city known for its unique historical architecture and cultural heritage. Prominent writers once lived here. If all these elements were thoughtfully brought together into a single, aesthetically pleasing composition, it could become a major attraction for tourists — something that has been increasingly discussed in recent years. While attention is given to intangible cultural heritage, what is happening to the physical monuments of culture? Many of them are falling into ruin or require substantial investment to be restored, making them economically unappealing, while the land they occupy becomes more valuable than the monuments themselves.What does it take to restore an architectural monument and turn it into a true adornment of the city?
*The original article is written in Russian
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