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A unified ecosystem of projects
All components of the forum are united by shared content and a unified logic — "Heritage as a System"
Plenary Session "Urban Planning in Historic Settlements"
The main discussion platform of the forum, where representatives of federal and regional authorities, developers, and leading experts will discuss the strategy of new construction in historic city centers, as well as the balance between preserving identity and meeting the needs of the modern city.
Unified online resource "10 Years of the Commission: Heritage as a System"
A digital platform that consolidates the Interdepartmental Commission of Tatarstan’s 10 years of experience—regulations, standards, case studies, and methodological guidelines for design and construction in historic settlements—an open tool for regions and developers.
Anniversary Film “10 Years of the Interdepartmental Commission on Urban Planning in Historic Settlements”
A documentary about how, over the course of a decade, a systematic approach to managing urban development in historic cities was established—from the initial decisions to large-scale new development projects seamlessly integrated into the historical context
Exhibition "Framework of Time: A Decade of Decisions"
An exhibition vividly showcasing the evolution of approaches to new construction in historic settlements: from individual projects to comprehensive master plans, featuring infographics, scale models, and interactive before-and-after comparisons.
Working Group Meeting on Historical Heritage and Historic Settlements
A federal platform for "synchronizing clocks": a meeting of representatives from the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Culture, regional authorities, and experts aimed at developing unified approaches to regulating new construction, harmonizing legislation, and sharing best practices.
Competition "REBUS 2026: Heritage"
Annual open competition recognizing the best projects and solutions in the field of historic settlement management: nominations cover development strategies, digital innovations, as well as new construction and renovation projects harmoniously integrated into the historical environment.
AI Battle: Heritage
A competition among teams of developers and architects using AI tools to address real-world challenges of new construction in historic city centers: from concept generation and visualization to analysis of urban planning restrictions and forecasting infrastructure loads.
Why It Is Important to Take Part in the Forum
01
Engage in direct dialogue with key decision-makers in the field of construction in historic settlements
representatives of the Government of the Russian Federation and regional authorities, major investors actively developing historic territories, as well as leading experts and project developers.
02
Explore best practices in the management of capital construction projects within historic settlements, as successfully implemented in the Republic of Tatarstan.
This experience has proven its effectiveness and is recognised as one of the best in Russia.
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Gain ready-to-use methodologies for historic settlements, urban regulation, and public-private partnership frameworks.
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See technologies in action
learn how new developments and AI-based solutions are being applied to real-world projects in historic settlements.
05
Examine investment opportunities in the development of historic settlements and gain a clear understanding of the Russian regulatory system governing construction and preservation in these areas
Programme of the 4th International Forum “REBUS 2026”
REBUS Stand Area at the BRICS International Construction Week Exhibition, Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre, Stand 8, Gallery
9:00 - 10:00
Presentation of the REBUS stand during the ceremonial tour of the exhibition.
(The stand is open throughout International Construction Week)
The stand will showcase the results of ten years of work by the Interdepartmental Commission on Urban Planning Activities in Historic Settlements. The exhibition will demonstrate the model for managing historic areas established in the republic and provide representatives from the regions and federal authorities with an overview of the Commission’s working methodology.
Across the City
11:00 – 14:00
Professional Bus Tour for Journalists: Contemporary Architecture in Kazan’s Historic Centre
Journalists will be introduced to the most notable new construction projects approved by the Interdepartmental Commission on Urban Planning in Historic Settlements and being implemented in accordance with the Sustainable Development Concept for the Historic Settlement of Kazan.
National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan
Conference Hall
15:00 – 15:40
Press Conference “Tom Sawyer Fest Kazan: Results”
A meeting between Tom Sawyer Fest leaders and the media to review the volunteer season and discuss ways to make community initiatives to preserve the historic environment more effective.
18:00 – 19:30
Premiere Screening of “REBUS OF HERITAGE”
The premiere of an anniversary documentary highlighting ten years of the Republic of Tatarstan’s work on urban planning in historic settlements — how this work began, its most notable achievements and future prospects.
Exhibition Hall
16:00 – 17:00
Presentation of the Special Issue of Kazan Magazine for the REBUS 2026 Forum
A presentation of a special issue of Kazan magazine dedicated to the development of Kazan’s historic centre and other historic settlements in Tatarstan. The issue features a retrospective of urban planning policy, interviews with leading architects, an overview of landmark projects and rare archival photographs tracing ten years of change in the urban environment.
Main Hall
17:00 – 18:00
Opening of the Exhibition “The Framework of Time: Ten Years of Decisions”
The exhibition will be open for self-guided visits from 11 November to 10 December 2026. A series of curator-led tours is also planned, with advance registration required.
The exhibition space at the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan will host the official opening of an exhibition marking ten years of the Interdepartmental Commission on Urban Planning in Historic Settlements. Through infographics, scale models and interactive before-and-after comparisons, the exhibition traces the evolution of approaches to developing historic settlements — from individual projects to comprehensive master plans.
REBUS — Hall to Be Confirmed Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre
Hall to Be Confirmed
10:00 – 12:00
Plenary Session “Urban Planning in Historic Settlements: Balancing Preservation and Development”
The forum’s main discussion platform, bringing together representatives of federal and regional authorities, developers and leading experts to discuss strategies for new construction in historic centres and the balance between preserving local identity and meeting the needs of a modern city.
Government Offices Building, Kazan Kremlin
Hall 1
14:00 – 16:00
Major Developers’ Session. At the Same Table: How Authorities, Developers and Architects Agree on the Future of Historic Cities
A lively debate between representatives of historic settlement administrations, developers and architects. Each side has its own interests, perspectives and arguments. Is there a model of cooperation that allows cities to preserve their identity, businesses to make a profit and architects to deliver high-quality projects? What does it take: new legislation, jointly agreed rules, trust or a willingness to listen to one another? Join us to debate, find common ground and explore the central question together: is partnership possible instead of confrontation?
16:30 – 18:00
National Projects as a Driver of Development in Historic Settlements: Balancing Public and State Interests
The session will focus on aligning the national projects “Infrastructure for Life” and “Environmental Well-being”, among others, with the development of historic settlements. It will explore how state support measures can stimulate new construction, attract investment and safeguard the interests of local communities. Particular attention will be given to the results of the 2025 competition and the mechanisms for allocating this funding to infrastructure for new projects.
Hall 2
16:30 – 19:00
REBUS 2026 Competition Results: The Best New Construction Projects in Historic Settlements
Presentation of the winning projects and awards ceremony in the following categories:
· Best Historic Settlement Management Concept
· Technological Breakthrough
· Best New Permanent Structure in a Historic Area
· Best Renovation and Integration Project · Special People’s Choice Award
Winners will receive publicity support and opportunities to present their projects at national-level events.
· Best Historic Settlement Management Concept
· Technological Breakthrough
· Best New Permanent Structure in a Historic Area
· Best Renovation and Integration Project · Special People’s Choice Award
Winners will receive publicity support and opportunities to present their projects at national-level events.
Government Offices Building, Kazan Kremlin
Hall 1
10:00 – 11:30
Legislative Updates and Regulatory Tools for the Development of Historic Settlements
A joint session exploring recent legislative changes and practical mechanisms that determine whether new construction can proceed in historic settlements and under what conditions.
11:30 – 12:00
Presentation of the Guide “Best Practices in Managing the Development of Historic Areas”
A presentation of a guide in which the forum team has compiled and systematised best practices in managing the development of historic areas from CIS, BRICS+ and SCO countries for application in Russian regions.
12:00 – 13:30
Integrated Tools for Urban Development: General Plans, Master Plans and Integrated Territorial Development
A session on practical tools for managing historic cities that preserve local identity without deterring investment: from master planning and zoning for new construction to restrictions on building heights and visual appearance. The discussion will also consider exceptions for unique projects and address whether standardised architectural designs are a lifeline for developers or a threat to a city’s individuality.
15:00 – 17:00
Roundtable of Chief Architects of Historic Settlements
A closed professional session for chief architects of historic settlements and representatives of urban planning regulatory authorities. Participants will discuss best practices in managing the development of historic areas, identify systemic challenges, align approaches to key tasks and define priorities for further cooperation between the architectural departments of cities with special status.
17:00 – 18:00
Battle of Artificial Intelligences: Results
Hall 2
9:30 – 11:00
Architectural Challenge. Building in Historic Centres: A Risk or an Opportunity?
A session on designing and constructing new buildings in historic centres so that they become an integral part of the city rather than an intrusion — covering criteria for contextual integration, building height restrictions, safeguarding protected heritage features and design codes.
11:30 – 13:00
History as an Asset: How to Profit from Heritage Without Losing It
A session on transforming historic neighbourhoods and buildings into contemporary residential complexes, hotels, cultural centres and community hubs while preserving their authenticity and finding an economic model that makes renovation beneficial to both investors and the city.
15:00 – 17:00
Cemeteries in Historic Cities: Partner Session Hosted by the Institute for Urban Development of the Republic of Tatarstan
A session exploring how to balance the preservation of historic cemeteries as cultural heritage sites with the needs of a modern city — from legal contradictions and conflicts with developers to physical conservation, landscaping and the integration of cemetery spaces into the urban environment.
Hall 3
13:00 – 17:00
Battle of Artificial Intelligences: Task Definition and Design Development
“Battle of AI: New in History” is the second event in the series, but with a fundamentally new focus. This time, the spotlight is on new construction within historic settlements, with Russian AI and BIM solutions taking centre stage in the competition.
The Organizing Committee of the Rebus 2026 International Forum
- Alexey Valerievich PesoshinPrime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, Chairman of the Organizing Committee
- Marat Mansurovich AizatullinMinister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Public Utilities of the Republic of Tatarstan, Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee
- Talia Ilgizovna MinullinaHead of the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan, Secretary of the Organizing Committee
- Shamil Rakhimovich AgeevChairman of the Union "Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan"
- Olesya Alexandrovna BaltusovaAssistant to Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Alexey Pavlovich GorbunovDirector of the municipal budgetary institution "City Development Institute"
- Oleg Dmitrievich GrigorievDirector of the State Budgetary Institution "Institute of Spatial Planning of the Republic of Tatarstan"
- Elmira Amirovna ZaripovaMinister of Labor, Employment and Social Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Sergey Evgenievich IvanovChairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Tatarstan for Tourism
- Natalia Alexandrovna KlimovaHead of the Organizing Committee of the Council of Chief Architects of the Subjects of the Russian Federation and Municipalities named after A.V. KuzminInvited to participate
- Oleg Vladimirovich KorobchenkoDeputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Vladimir Nikolaevich KudryashevDeputy Minister of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Andrey Nikolaevich LobovHead of the Department of Architecture and Urban Development of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Formation of the City of Kazan
- Ilsur Raisovich MetshinMayor of Kazan
- Konstantin Alexandrovich MikhailikDeputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian FederationInvited to participate
- Sergey Grigorievich MuzychenkoDeputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation
- Rashit Kurbangalievich NizamovRector of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Kazan State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering"
- Sergey Alexandrovich PakhomovChairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing and Public Utilities
- Ildar Nurzadovich SibgatullinSibgatullin Ildar NurzadovichHead of the Department of Construction, Transport, Housing and Public Utilities and Road Facilities of the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Dmitry Konstantinovich UgnivenkoDeputy Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation
- Anton Vladimirovich FinogenovDirector of Urban Development at DOM.RF, Deputy Director General of the DOM.RF Foundation
- Airat Rinatovich KhairullinMinister of Digital Development of Public Administration, Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Farit Mudarisovich KhanifovMinister of Transport and Road Facilities of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Midhat Rafkatovich ShagiakhmetovDeputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Alexander Valerievich ShadrikovMinister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Roman Alexandrovich ShaikhutdinovDeputy Prime Minister of the Republic of TatarstanInvited to participate
- Diana Olegovna ShaikhutdinovaActing General Director of the Autonomous Non-Commercial Organization "Directorate of International Programs"
- Maria Vladimirovna YashenkovaDevelopment Director of BMK LLC
News
General Partner
Since 2003, the development company TEKORESURS has been successfully operating on the real estate market in Kazan. The company boasts 34 completed investment projects to its name.
Its core activities include the development of business-class and premium residential properties, as well as property management.
TEKORESURS is rightfully recognized as one of the leading developers and enjoys a strong reputation within the professional community.
Its core activities include the development of business-class and premium residential properties, as well as property management.
TEKORESURS is rightfully recognized as one of the leading developers and enjoys a strong reputation within the professional community.
Avtory is a local Kazan-based developer that has become a recognizable name in the niche of aesthetic boutique residential buildings in just three years. In a market where square meters have long become a mass-market product, the company creates not simply buildings, but distinctive architectural statements that combine aesthetics and functionality.
Avtory always means unique, intimate residential buildings created with careful attention to their surroundings and the lifestyle of their future residents. These are homes that engage all the senses and create a sense of belonging to a prestigious community.
Avtory — a developer of exceptional high-end real estate in central Kazan
Our collection already includes five boutique-format club residences, with several more landmark projects currently in development. The projects can be found in the heart of the city—on Peterburgskaya Street, Kazan’s main pedestrian street, and Astronomicheskaya Street; in the historic Admiralteyskaya Sloboda district on Bolshaya Street; as well as in the Aviastroitelny District on Godovikova Street.
Our approach is defined by meticulous attention to detail and flawless execution. Each project is a distinctive architectural statement that combines aesthetics, functionality, and individuality.
Avtory residences are infused with art—from a signature fragrance to an art gallery. Their premium amenities include thoughtfully serviced lobbies, private courtyards with evergreen plants, and carefully designed spaces where residents will want to linger.
Avtory always means unique, intimate residential buildings created with careful attention to their surroundings and the lifestyle of their future residents. These are homes that engage all the senses and create a sense of belonging to a prestigious community.
Avtory — a developer of exceptional high-end real estate in central Kazan
Our collection already includes five boutique-format club residences, with several more landmark projects currently in development. The projects can be found in the heart of the city—on Peterburgskaya Street, Kazan’s main pedestrian street, and Astronomicheskaya Street; in the historic Admiralteyskaya Sloboda district on Bolshaya Street; as well as in the Aviastroitelny District on Godovikova Street.
Our approach is defined by meticulous attention to detail and flawless execution. Each project is a distinctive architectural statement that combines aesthetics, functionality, and individuality.
Avtory residences are infused with art—from a signature fragrance to an art gallery. Their premium amenities include thoughtfully serviced lobbies, private courtyards with evergreen plants, and carefully designed spaces where residents will want to linger.
Project Collection
The brand’s portfolio includes five distinctive club residences, with several more currently in development. Each project name refers to the history of the street where the building is located. This is a deliberate gesture that emphasizes the connection between architecture, place, and time.
- Avtory on Peterburgskaya — 68 apartments in a club residence on the city’s main pedestrian street. This was also the venue for the large-scale A Word for the Authors event, in which Anna Egoyan took part.
- Avtory on Astronomicheskaya — 25 collectible apartments near the Bulak Canal.
- Avtory on Bolshaya — two residences with 24 and 27 apartments, offering views of the Volga River and the Kazan Kremlin.
- Avtory on Godovikova — a model residence in the Aviastroitelny District, featuring a spacious courtyard and children’s infrastructure, with 169 apartments.
Philosophy and Positioning
- Intimacy and attention to detail — each residence is created with consideration for the character of its street and the lifestyle of its residents.
- A connection to place — the name of every project refers to the history of its street, emphasizing the developer’s sense of responsibility and personal involvement.
- A multisensory experience — architecture designed to engage all the senses.
- Central Kazan locations — all projects are situated in the city’s most significant and recognizable districts.
- A prestigious community — residents are united by shared taste and a common attitude toward urban life.
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Contacts
For inquiries regarding speaking opportunities at the business program
+7 917 232 32 16
programma@rebusforum.ru
Maria
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partnery@rebusforum.ru
Irina
For media inquiries
+7 985 910 77 73
pr@rebusforum.ru
Anna
For inquiries about the organization and management of the Competition
programma@rebusforum.ru
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