Committee of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Ingushetia
Committee of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Ingushetia

The Committee for State Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites of the Republic of Ingushetia is an executive body exercising the transferred powers of the Russian Federation in the field of preservation, use, popularization and state protection of cultural heritage objects in the territory of the Republic of Ingushetia. Formed by the Decree of the Head of the Republic of Ingushetia of 14/03/2023 No. 31 “On improving the structure of executive bodies of state power of the Republic of Ingushetia”. Tasks of the Committee: protection and preservation of valuable objects of cultural heritage in the territory of the republic; implementation of federal, regional state control (supervision) in the field of protection of cultural heritage objects; organization of work on identification and state registration of objects with signs of cultural heritage; development and implementation of programs of the Republic of Ingushetia in the field of preservation, use, popularization and state protection of cultural heritage objects; organization of work to establish the historical and cultural value of an object with signs of a cultural heritage object, including with the involvement of specialists in the field of protection of cultural heritage objects; issuance of a task and permit, coordination of project documentation for the preservation of the object of cultural heritage and participation in the acceptance of works for the preservation of the object of cultural heritage.

The State Committee for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Sites of the Republic of Ingushetia announces the commencement of work on a restoration project for the Shi Engar G1ala (Towers of Two Rivals) architectural complex, located in the Dzheyrakh District of the republic.

In 2026, specialists will develop a comprehensive restoration project for the monument. The necessary scientific research and historical and cultural studies will be conducted as part of the project's preparation. The actual restoration work on the site is scheduled for 2027.

Previously, during monitoring of the complex's condition, damage to the masonry walls, loss of the roof, and erosive destruction of the bedrock, placing the structures at risk of collapse, were identified. The restoration project being developed will take into account all identified damage and aims to preserve this unique monument of medieval Ingush architecture.

The Ingushetia Cultural Heritage Committee continues to oversee all work on the site.

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