From May 19 to 21, the State Hermitage Museum's Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Center will host the conference "Stained Glass: History, Restoration, Study, and Research."

The program includes:

- scientific research to study the monument. Issues of stained glass attribution;

- pre-restoration technological research in the conservation and restoration of stained glass;

- experience and methods of restoration and refurbishment of stained glass located outside museum collections;

- challenges and specifics of stained glass display;

- the use of modern restoration materials, traditional technologies, and the challenges of repeated stained glass restoration;

- volunteer efforts to preserve stained glass outside museum collections.

The restoration of the historic sphinxes at the former estate of the Counts Sheremetev, the Ostankino estate, is nearing completion.

Photo: ACM Group.

The Urban Protection Museum at 14 Zakharyevskaya Street in St. Petersburg will reopen after a re-exhibition on April 1st. This was announced by Anton Ivanov, chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments (VOOPIiK). He clarified that by that date, the museum intends to complete the exhibition renovation and clarify the future of the existing premises.

The Governor of St. Petersburg spoke about the results of the UNESCO World Heritage Center mission's visit to the city in January 2026.

"We act within the law, not just whatever we want. They have their violations, but we do everything according to order, as it should be. They recognize our advantage, the scientific advantage of our specialists; today, it's undeniable. When specialists come, it's generally easy to talk to them: professionals to professionals. But when political elements are mixed in, the conversation falls apart. In the matter of preserving cultural heritage, there are no higher standards than those we in St. Petersburg demand of ourselves. When our fathers and grandfathers, after the war and the siege, were restoring palaces in Pavlovsk, Pushkin, and Peterhof, destroyed and plundered by the Nazis, the relevant international organizations didn't even have the concept of restoration based on blueprints," the Governor noted.

ACM Group continues its work to identify unregistered historical structures in mountainous Ingushetia and add them to the Unified Electronic Database of Ingushetia's Monuments, which the company is creating with the full support of the SAFMAR Charitable Foundation. Structures that exhibit characteristics of cultural heritage sites must also be included in the Register of Cultural Heritage Sites of Ingushetia for their legal and practical protection.

The ACM Group team has completed its work identifying and studying the structures and steles at the Verkhniy Kyakh Tower Complex. The existing register contains 43 cultural heritage sites, including towers and crypts. ACM Group specialists have identified an additional 122 historical monuments at the Verkhniy Kyakh Tower Complex that exhibit characteristics of cultural and archaeological heritage sites, including towers, crypts, and 96 stone steles.

ACM Group submitted 122 applications to the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites of Ingushetia for inclusion of newly identified sites in the Register of Newly Identified Cultural Heritage Sites of Ingushetia. We hope that within 90 working days, another 122 sites will be legally designated and take their rightful place among the country's other unique monuments. ACM Group is ready to provide all necessary assistance to legally protect the towers, crypts, and steles of the Verkhniy Kyakh Tower Complex.

The WAWELBERG Hotel received the "Guests' Choice" award from the Ostrovok service and was recognized in the "Best of the Best" category. This award is based on the most important factor – guest experiences: their ratings, reviews, and level of trust.

The ACM Group team, as the creative team behind this luxury hotel project, congratulates the entire WAWELBERG team.

During restoration work in the former main church of the Imperial Educational Society for Noble Maidens, new fragments of the mid-18th-century decoration, based on designs by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, were uncovered. Elements of oil paintings on plaster depicting the Holy Great Martyrs Catherine, Daria, Anastasia, and Aglaia were uncovered.

The dacha of Actual State Councilor Nikolai Slobodzinsky at 35 Kurortnaya Street in Zelenogorsk has been designated a regional monument.

From 1906 until almost the Revolution, the wooden dacha on the former Kelomiakskaya Street belonged to Nikolai Slobodzinsky, who dedicated his entire life to serving on the Nikolaevskaya Railway. He rose through the ranks from a simple railway engineer to the high rank of Actual State Councilor and member of the Railway Management Committee of the Ministry of Railways.

The façades feature half-timbered architectural motifs. The most striking feature of the building is the northern veranda, glazed on the first floor and decorated with a trellis mesh on the second floor.

Based on materials from the Committee for State Control, Use, and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of St. Petersburg.

In March, archaeological work resumed at the federal cultural heritage site of the Tkhaba-Yerdy Temple in mountainous Ingushetia.

One of the significant discoveries during archaeological work conducted in 2024 was the discovery of a silver zuzun (similar to a Persian drachma) dated to the sixth century at a depth of 1.5 meters, further confirming the theory that people had already inhabited this area in that distant era.

Archaeological work in 2025 also revealed numerous interesting details about the temple: structures of the original building were discovered underground, and a virtually missing foundation was discovered beneath the southern wall of the temple.

We hope that professional archaeological research in 2026 by Ingush and Moscow archaeologists will yield numerous discoveries and uncover new artifacts about the history of this unique temple.

Photo by ACM Group - a cleared stone detail of the "Tkhaba-Yerdy Temple," whose lower portion was located underground until last fall.

From March 24-27 this year, the 6th All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation, "Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage," will be held with the support of the Russian Association of Restorers.

During these spring days, the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering will serve as the main venue for discussing current issues in the preservation of architectural, historical, and cultural heritage. Participants will be able to share experiences with leading industry experts, learn about the specifics of other cities, and learn about common legislative changes. You will have the opportunity to participate in master classes, visit restoration sites, and, of course, discuss key trends and advanced technologies in the industry with colleagues from Russia and abroad. ACM Group, a long-standing member of the Russian Association of Restorers, will be sharing information about its new, unique restoration projects behind the scenes.

This summer, a new chapter will open in the history of the WAWELBERG Hotel: a two-level penthouse with a panoramic view. The space on the top floors will become the WAWELBERG flagship residence—a place where rare architecture, a stunning panorama of St. Petersburg, and premium service combine to create a unique living experience. This is how the hotel continues its philosophy: attention to detail and respect for the historical context.

The first level will feature a panoramic living room with a dining area and a stylish bar counter. On the second level, under a dome, is a spacious bedroom with a fireplace and a freestanding bathtub. A Dale Chihuly art piece, the "Coral Sunset" chandelier, will be a visual highlight of the interior.

The hotel's general designer is ACM Group.