Restoration begins on the Rostokino Aqueduct in Moscow, the only surviving aqueduct in Russia

Restoration work has begun on the Rostokino Aqueduct in Moscow. The only surviving aqueduct in Russia, it is a cultural heritage site of federal significance and an important part of Russia's first water supply system, the Catherine (Mytishchi) Waterworks.

The aqueduct was built in 1779–1785 and played an important role in Moscow's water supply. In 1902 the waterworks were modernised, and water reached the capital by way of the aqueduct until 1962. In the decades that followed, the aqueduct served as a support for a heating main, and in 2007 it was converted into a pedestrian bridge.

The specialists are now faced with the task of restoring the aqueduct's architectural appearance while preserving its historical value. The plans include renewing the intake wells and the imitation watercourse, and reinforcing the structure of the bridge. All work is due to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

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