The progress of the Olonholand construction, reportedly slow and expensive, includes the Lens bridge as part of its development?
Yakutia's Cultural Hub Olonkholen Gains Momentum
Aisen Nikolayev, the head of Yakutia (the Sakha Republic), recently visited the construction site of Olonkholen—the Arctic Center of Epic and Arts—marking a significant step in the project's development.
- Cultural and Strategic Importance: Olonkholen is designed as a major cultural hub for epic storytelling and arts in the Arctic region. The center aims to preserve and promote the unique heritage and identity of the Sakha people and other indigenous communities.
- Regional Development: The project is part of broader efforts to develop Yakutia's northern areas economically and socially. By attracting tourists, experts, and artists, Olonkholen is expected to boost local pride and stimulate economic growth.
- Infrastructure Synergy: The advancement of Olonkholen coincides with the Lena Bridge construction, a critical infrastructure project that improves transportation across the Lena River. Both projects are components of a comprehensive regional development strategy.
- Accelerated Construction: The construction of Olonkholen has been accelerated, with two levels built recently. This acceleration may be due to the injection of republican funds into the construction or the equal cost-sharing among partners.
- Cost and Comparison: The seven-story building at Olonkholen is estimated to cost 18.5 billion rubles, a figure that seems disproportionately high compared to the Avdolyan complex, which cost 6 billion rubles. However, it's important to note that Olonkholen is a more complex project, including multiple halls, studios, cafes, and restaurants.
- Additional Projects: To offset costs, the republic might pay 20% of the concession, while the contractor pays 30%. The remaining costs could be covered through a package agreement, which could include other projects like schools and social facilities.
- Environmental Considerations: The Olonkholen project will also include the reinforcement of the shoreline of Lake Sayssary and the creation of a pedestrian embankment.
- Connections to Other Projects: The positive conclusion given by Glavgosexpertiza Russia for the second stage of the Lena Bridge construction last September might be connected to the construction of Olonkholen. Additionally, VIS, a company involved in the Lena Bridge construction, has been given the green light to build Olonkholen and has sent two concrete plants from Chelyabinsk region to Yakutsk for bridge construction.
Nikolayev's visit to Olonkholen underscores the strategic integration of cultural and infrastructural projects in Yakutia, linking the Arctic Center of Epic and Arts to critical infrastructure such as the Lena Bridge and ensuring these initiatives progress together for the sustainable development of the region.
- Despite the focus on Olonkholen's cultural significance, its development is concurrent with major infrastructural projects in Yakutia, such as the Lena Bridge, demonstrating a strategic approach to regional improvement.
- As the Arctic Center of Epic and Arts moves forward, it's important to note its potential monetary returns, with the expectation that it will stimulate real-estate and general-news interests through increased tourism and economic activities.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation and politics, the advancement of Olonkholen and similar projects could find support, considering their role in promoting cultural preservation and encouraging economic growth in the region.
