Died people's architect of Russia Vladimir Popov

“A man has passed away who devoted himself to the development of the architectural appearance of Leningrad-St. Petersburg.

The buildings, residential complexes and ensembles created with his participation have become the landmarks of our city, ”said the Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov.

Beglov said that Popov held the post of deputy chief architect of Leningrad.

“For many years he was chairman of the board, president of the St. Petersburg Union of Architects.

For the last eight years - Honorary President of the Union.

He actively worked in the Council for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage under the Government of St. Petersburg, ”said the Governor.

In December 2019, it was reported that the chief architect of the Hermitage Museum, Valery Lukin, had died in St. Petersburg.