Sochi and the Russian State Duma are exploring potential solutions for troublesome spots
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Hitting the beach in Sochi just got a bit safer! After a whirlwind of preparations in Moscow and Sochi, a delegation led by State Duma Committee Chairman Sergei Palikhov and his deputy Sergei Kolunov, together with Sochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin, embarked on a working trip to the resort city to tackle its ongoing landslide and storm damage issues. Proshunin announced the visit on his Telegram channel.
The crew's first stop: problematic zones plagued by landslides and storm damage, such as Ladozhka and Mamaika. The encroaching sea in Ladozhka requires speedy action to ensure resident safety and restore the resort's allure, while Mamaika's communal networks and railway, despite RZD's efforts to stabilize them, demand a comprehensive solution.
The committee's Sochi City Council meeting also welcomed Alexander Lomakin, first deputy head of Russia's Ministry of Construction; Sochi and Krasnodar Krai deputies Konstantin Zatulin, Sergei Krivonosov, and Anatoly Voronovsky.
According to Proshunin, Sochi grapples with an impressive 2600 landslide points. To address this hearty challenge, he shared that with Governor Veniamin Kondratyev's support, they're taking swift action on roads and residential microdistricts. They've already decided on the funding volume for the restoration of four retaining walls, which demand immediate attention.
It's not just about reacting, though; they're aiming to incorporate these measures into targeted federal programs and national projects, guided by the city's Technical Council's scientific approach. Proshunin expressed confidence that this dialogue would pave the way for future collaborative decisions at the state level.
In landslide-prone cities like Sochi, implementing urgent landslide prevention measures necessitates several key strategies, including securing adequate funding, building reinforced earth retaining walls, and coordinating federal programs.
Ensuring funding can be achieved through a blend of government allocations, international aid, and private investment. Reinforced earth walls, constructed by companies such as Geoquest, are effective in regions with high seismic activity and landslide risks[1][3].
Federal programs play a vital role in landslide prevention, offering a framework for planning, implementation, and funding. These programs include risk assessment and mapping, infrastructure development, public education, and emergency response planning[2].
In Sochi, where infrastructure developments for the 2014 Winter Olympics included roads and railways, anti-landslide measures can strengthen existing infrastructure, while new projects can incorporate cutting-edge technologies and materials. Sochi's prevention strategy should involve thorough risk assessments, retaining wall designs, monitoring systems, public education, and emergency response plans[3].
Buckle up, folks, because it's time to reclaim the beaches of Sochi, one solidified slope at a time!
[1] https://www.gcsearthsoilscience.co.uk/geotechnical-soil-stabilisation-methods/[2] https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1529070154495-7de1bda1d737d8ba95b11244cbf8b8e3/Procedures-for-Landslide-Hazard-Mitigation-A-Key-to-Finding-Funding-Lawrence-D-Hugel.pdf[3] https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200123-the-secret-weapon-against-the-ever-menacing-landslides
The delegation, led by State Duma Committee Chairman Sergei Palikhov, is focusing on environmental-science issues in Sochi, specifically addressing landslide and storm damage through targeted federal programs and national projects, aiming for a comprehensive solution in landslide-prone areas like Ladozhka and Mamaika.
In an effort to ensure funding for these urgent landslide prevention measures, the city of Sochi is considering a blend of government allocations, international aid, and private investment, while also incorporating cutting-edge technologies and materials in new infrastructure projects in line with general-news reports.
