Occupants plan to build up unique landscapes of Simeiz

In the annexed Crimea, environmentalists are calling for a halt to the construction of a high-rise building that threatens the unique landscapes of Simeiz. According to the activists, neither the Russian authorities nor the developer respond to their calls.

This is stated in the material of 'Krym.Realii'.

According to the so-called "Ministry of Housing Policy and State Construction Supervision" of the Russian government of Crimea, on August 7, 2025, a permit was issued for the construction of a "tourist infrastructure complex" in Simeiz. The project's developer is Kryminvestservice, a specialized developer. The construction is to take place on the slope from the Diva rock to the boundaries of the Pioneer sanatorium.

Activists of Simeiz created an initiative group to stop the construction. In their opinion, if the high-rise is built, the village will lose its historical appearance. Even pro-Russian activists admit that such "barbaric development" did not take place during the period of Ukrainian control over Crimea.

According to the Krymoustroy community, the construction will affect the territory of the Simeiz Garden and Park Complex, which has been an architectural monument since 1992. Activists emphasize that Simeiz is a living fabric of history, and the planned construction will "distort" its atmosphere and appearance, destroying the ecosystem and blocking access to air and sunlight.

Environmentalists also note that the sewerage, water and electricity supply in the village are already operating at the limit of their capabilities. In addition, it is emphasized that according to the documents, the land is intended for tourism, but in fact, they plan to build a residential complex on it. According to activist Olha Khudobandaieva, the project provides only 48 parking spaces for 100 apartments, and the appearance of the building "blocks the view" and is not in harmony with the historic area.

Rashists continue to systematically destroy Crimea. For example, the sharp rise in fuel prices since the beginning of the fall, and initially its absence at gas stations. Experts note that such a sharp price jump may be due to logistical problems that arose after a series of attacks on the Crimean bridge, as well as other factors affecting the supply of fuel to the peninsula.

At the end of August, after several weeks of absence, A95 gasoline reappeared at gas stations in Crimea, but at a record price of 70.79 rubles per liter. The fuel shortage and sharp rise in price are attributed to the Ukrainian armed forces' strikes on Russian refineries.

Катерина Глушко