Mega-structure, the World Mammoth Center, could potentially impinge on its planned construction progress.
The Russian city of Yakutsk is set to welcome a unique new attraction, as the World Mammoth Center is set to be built in the Tabaga district. The project, initiated and financed by the Russian Academy of Sciences and supported by the government of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), aims to become a significant tourist destination.
The World Mammoth Center is expected to attract investments to the region, with its potential as a tourist attraction being a key selling point. The center will offer a variety of tourist and cultural infrastructure, including an Ice Age theme park, hotel, gastronomic cluster, ethnographic houses, panoramic and demonstration platforms, and workshops.
However, not everyone is convinced of the project's benefits. Some worry that the World Mammoth Center, despite being built, may become a financial burden, while more pressing tasks, such as the demolition of dilapidated housing, remain unsolved. There are also doubts about the necessity of the center, given the current situation, with questions about whether the possibilities of studying mammoths on the current scientific infrastructure have been exhausted.
The Tabaga Cape, near the Lena Bridge, will be the location of the center. The project has already been included in Yakutsk's master plan, approved by President Vladimir Putin. The agreement for this project was signed by Yakutia's leadership and Gazprombank at the Eastern Economic Forum.
The World Mammoth Center is of interest to Japanese and Chinese researchers due to its unique mammoth theme. The center will also feature a digital museum, exhibition spaces, educational platforms, and a natural scientific polygon for expeditions and observations. Furthermore, it will include scientific and laboratory infrastructure for research on permafrost, biotechnology, climate, and mammoth fauna.
There are concerns that the World Mammoth Center may become another 'Chzoda' hype project that may drag on or remain unfinished. The 'Chzoda' project, a planned city in the Arctic, has faced numerous delays and criticisms. However, with the project already in the works, only time will tell if the World Mammoth Center will become a success or another unfinished venture.
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