Omsk's historic pediatrician mansion set for 4.5M-ruble restoration by 2026
Russia's Ministry of Justice is looking for a contractor to restore a historic mansion in Omsk. The two-story building at 46 Mayakovsky Street dates back to 1915 and holds regional cultural heritage status. It was once the workplace of renowned pediatrician Osip Lurie, who played a key role in the city's medical history.
The renovation project will cover both the exterior and structural elements of the 800-square-meter property. Plans include refreshing the façade and roof, as well as carrying out major engineering upgrades. The work will also involve historical research, archival studies, and a full assessment of the foundation's stability.
The ministry has set a starting price of 4.5 million rubles for the design contract. Bids will be accepted until March 30, with the entire project scheduled for completion by the end of November 2026. Contractors must hold a specialised licence for working with architectural monuments and be capable of conducting large-scale surveys. Osip Lurie, who worked in the building for many years, founded Omsk's first nursery in 1917 and later established the regional children's hospital in 1937. However, in 1953, he was falsely accused in the Doctors' Plot and sentenced to 25 years in a labour camp. Though rehabilitated in 1954, no public memorials or tributes to Lurie currently exist in Omsk.
The restored mansion will preserve a piece of Omsk's architectural and medical heritage. The project aims to stabilise the structure while honouring its historical significance. Once complete, the building will remain a protected cultural landmark.
