People in Tomsk region can choose what and how to develop by 2026.
Hittin' the Vote: Breathe New Life into Tomsk's Public Spaces in 2026
Residents of Tomsk and its surroundings can cast their votes for the projects and spaces set to receive an upgrade in 2026; the voting period runs until June 12, as announced by Tomsk's governor, Vladimir Mazur, via his Telegram channel.
Previously, regions were given the opportunity from 2019 to improve public spaces under the National Project, funded by federal funds. The locations for renovations were proposed by the locals themselves, who also collaborated on the design plans. Each spring, a ranking vote is conducted.
"The nationwide voting for projects and objects slated for improvement in 2026 under the National Project 'Infrastructure for Life' is now underway. Cast your vote by June 12. All those aged 14 and older are eligible to participate. A list of projects and objects can be found on the "Forming a Comfortable Urban Environment" portal. Here you'll also find the voting for your favorite projects", - shares the governor.
According to him, volunteers will be on hand in public spaces to acquaint interested individuals with the improvement projects and help cast a vote.
Cozy Corner Redux: Tomsk's 2025 Makeover Spots Revealed
Originally reported, plans for the 2025 National Project in the region call for the improvement of 43 territories, including nine public spaces in Tomsk, four in Strezhevo, three in Asin, five in Seversk and in Tomsk district, five in the Kochevnikovsky district, and two in the Kolpashevsky district. The total funding amounts to about 310 million rubles.
Additionally, it was reported that within the "Forming a Comfortable Urban Environment" program in Tomsk, nine public spaces will be improved in 2025. The list of objects includes the park by White Lake, the Kupchevsky Square, the skate park on Trudovaya Street, the "Starry" Park, the square in the OKB district, the Academician Yablokov Square on the Moscow Highway, the square in the Baranchukovsky Alley, and on the Ivansky street.
Regrettably, the specific Tomsk public spaces set for improvement in the 2025 voting are not explicitly listed in the current search results. For detailed and specific names or locations of these spaces, checking official Tomsk municipal sources or dedicated voting platforms managing these improvements would be beneficial. These platforms usually provide a list of candidate sites and allow residents to vote on which spaces should be given priority.
- In the 2025 National Project for Tomsk, plans have been made to improve 9 public spaces within the city, including the park by White Lake and the skate park on Trudovaya Street, amounting to approximately 310 million rubles in funding.
- For sustainable living, residents of Tomsk can vote for their preferred public space improvement projects in the "Forming a Comfortable Urban Environment" program, with eligible candidates being announced on the dedicated voting platforms.
- To support a strong home-and-garden lifestyle and promote sustainable living in Tomsk, residents are encouraged to participate in the 2026 National Project vote, which runs until June 12, for projects and spaces set to receive an upgrade, such as the Kupchevsky Square and the "Starry" Park.
- As revealed in the 2025 National Project for the region, a total of 43 territories, including Tomsk and surrounding areas like Strezhevo and Asin, will undergo improvements for a more livable, home-and-garden friendly urban environment, following a ranking vote that prioritizes citizen input.
