Purchased an 18th-century edifice from the Kremlin by proprietors of "Maria-Ra" for office use.
In the heart of Moscow, the Meshchaninov courtyard building, a historical gem dating back to the 18th century, has a fresh owner. The property, with a whopping area of 10,688 sq. m in Vetoshny Lane, was snatched up by LLC "First" in an auction that only saw a single bidder. Although the auction failed to attract other bidders, the organizers decided to close the deal with LLC "First" nonetheless.
Originally belonging to the bank "Rost" and later to bank "Trust," the courtyard has a parking lot on Ilyinka that nearly equals its size at 11,966 sq. m. LLC "First," as revealed in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, is owned by the Rakshins family – Yevgeny, Alla, and Galina. They also run one of Siberia's largest retailers, "Maria-Ra," operating 1,182 stores across several regions, including the Republic of Altai and the Altai Territory.
The Rakshins will be forking over 2.58 billion rubles to acquire the Meshchaninov courtyard and Ilyinka's parking lot. As for how they plan to utilize this new acquisition, the details remain a well-guarded secret.
With expert eyes, we can speculate that offices could find a home in the courtyard, given Moscow's ever-growing demand for office spaces, especially in the Kremlin's vicinity. However, the Rakshins might have other creative plans for their latest prize.
History buffs might wonder about restoration and preservation efforts for the courtyard's cultural and historical heritage site. On the other hand, urban planners could envision mixed-use developments, where commercial, cultural, or residential spaces combine to transform the area. Tourists might even look forward to cultural or tourism development, some hope, where the courtyard showcases local art, exhibitions, or festivals.
For the ultimate scoop on the Rakshins' master plan, contacting local authorities or LLC "First" directly could be the key. After all, they'd have the most accurate and up-to-date information on the courtyard's thrilling future.
Now, let's not forget that experts can only speculate on potential plans. The final word belongs to the Rakshins family, and the secrets of their plans remain cloaked in mystery for now. So, let's keep our eyes peeled and fingers crossed for some exciting revelations in the days to come!
- The Meshchaninov courtyard building, initially under the ownership of bank "Rost" and later bank "Trust", has been acquired by LLC "First", owned by the Rakshins family.
- The Rakshins family, known for running Siberia's largest retailer "Maria-Ra", have agreed to pay 2.58 billion rubles for the Meshchaninov courtyard and Ilyinka's parking lot.
- With Moscow's growing demand for office spaces, particularly in the Kremlin's vicinity, it is plausible that offices could be housed within the courtyard.
- Urban planners might envision mixed-use developments for the area, where commercial, cultural, or residential spaces blend to transform the courtyard.
- For insights into the Rakshins' master plan for the courtyard, contacting local authorities or LLC "First" directly could provide the most accurate and up-to-date information.
