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Brest Tomorrow

The project in Masherov Avenue

Some structures between
Marx Street and
Sov Pogranichnikov Street on
the northern side of Masherov Avenue
date back to the late 19th century.

The building at the corner of
Marx Str. was constructed
in the 19th century,
Now the site is undergoing
redevelopment.

Today the old structure facing the
avenue has undergone a considerable reconstruction, preserving
only the exterior of the building.
Another dwelling building will appear behind it
soon

The view of the construction in March 2008

The view of the construction in September 2008

and in October 2008


The shopping center, that was constructed in
the mid-1970s in Masherov Avenue,
is too small for customers.
The project for the extension of the shopping center in
17th September Street

The view of the construction in April 2008.

The new extension of the shopping center was
completed and opened in September 2008

Another group of high-rises will replace the big parking
lot in the foreground, behind the shopping Center
More at the site of the developer
Waterfront Plaza Brest

A huge hypermarket is being built in the eastern
residential area at the southeastern corner of Moskovskaya Street and
Republic Avenue.

The space inside will total 20,000 sq. m.
The total costs for the construction are estimated at 30
-35 Mio US dollars.

the view from the Moskovkaya Street. To the left: the
administration of Moskovsky urban district.

a bird view

Inside the future hypermarket

A millennium monument will appear at the intersection of
Sovietskaya Street and
Gogol Street

It will complete the historic part of the
Sovietskaya Street, that is actually the
Mall of Brest
It will represent the most remarkable personalities and
events in the history of Brest. Two figures will crown the top: a kneeled
merchant and blessing Virgin Mary standing over him, implying she is
blessing the trades
that made Brest a thriving town.
There will be bronze sculptures of 8 historic personalities
around the monument. There is no final decision on the list of the 8 historic
persons. The local press discusses the candidates.
There will be several tablets in the shape of granite slabs
presenting the main historic events in the history of the city.

The construction site of the monument in July 2008.
Several piles are being installed under the future
foundation.

The construction site of the monument in August 2008.
Several piles were installed and the the foundation is
ready.

the area around the future monument has been paved.
November 2008

June 2009
The erection of the Millennium Monument of Brest has been
started
Millennium Monument was opened on July 25,
2009
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