HERITAGE ATLAS — USSR

Soviet Cultural Centre in Nicosia (16 Alasias Street)

Советский культурный центр в Никосии (улица Аласиас, 16)
CyprusНикосия1978Public buildings
The cultural centre building on Alasias Street in Nicosia was built in 1978 and stands apart from the embassy. The centre is run under the Russian embassy (today the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, the 'Russian House'); it was used for cultural events, including school events. On 26 April 2023, while under renovation, the building suffered a fire that caused extensive damage; according to the Cyprus police in June 2023, no signs of arson were established.
Здание культурного центра на улице Аласиас в Никосии построено в 1978 году и расположено отдельно от посольства. Центр находится в ведении посольства России (ныне Российский центр науки и культуры — «Русский дом»); здание использовалось для культурных мероприятий, в том числе школьных. 26 апреля 2023 года во время ремонта в здании произошёл пожар, причинивший ему значительный ущерб; по сообщению полиции Кипра от июня 2023 года, признаков поджога не установлено.

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EraUSSR
FunctionCultural centre
Present ownerRussian Federation (run under the Embassy of Russia in Cyprus)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1978
StatusIn use
As of2023-04
According to AFP on 26 April 2023 the centre is operated by the Russian embassy; on that day the building was severely damaged by fire, and the sources used give no date for its reopening.

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