A new online clip has surfaced showing the moment a deteriorating building on Narimanov Street in Rostov-on-Don lost part of its entrance. The footage was shared on the Telegram channel Puree, drawing rapid attention to the unfolding incident.
The clip is labeled: The moment the entrance to a house on Narimanov Street in Rostov-on-Don collapsed. The date and context accompany the post, prompting questions about the building’s condition and safety measures in place for residents. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
The property at 72/3 Narimanov Street had already been deemed unsafe in 2020. At that time, residents were given an option to move to a dedicated relief fund program. In the latest development, a portion of the building gave way. As a precautionary step, authorities shut off gas service to the structure and evacuated 95 residents as the situation unfolded. The events have underscored the ongoing risks faced by residents in aging urban housing stock and the need for timely safety interventions. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
Alexey Logvinenko, the head of the Rostov-on-Don administration, announced that the city’s emergency commission would convene at midnight to assess search and rescue needs, structural safety, and the potential impact on neighboring properties. The decision reflects standard municipal protocol when a crisis of this kind arises, aiming to coordinate response across city services and law enforcement. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
Sergei Bodryakov, the deputy governor of the Rostov region, confirmed that a state of emergency has been declared in the area surrounding the collapsed wall of the five-storey residential building. The declaration enables the mobilization of resources for emergency containment, evacuation support, and rapid assessment of risk to nearby homes. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
Earlier communications from regional officials indicated that another doorway to the same structure had also collapsed, amplifying concerns about structural integrity and the vulnerability of residents. The incident follows recent cases in which similar urban centers have experienced rapid deterioration in aging housing stock, prompting authorities to review safety checks and mitigation measures. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
In related developments, authorities reminded the public that prior safety assessments had flagged the building as unsafe, and they reiterated commitments to provide safe alternatives for displaced residents. The sequence of events has sparked discussions about housing policy, urban maintenance budgets, and the mechanisms by which towns can preempt such emergencies before they happen. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]
Across the broader region, other centers have reported comparable concerns about old residential properties and the risk of sudden structural failures. While specific details vary, the overarching lesson remains the same: proactive inspections, transparent communication with affected residents, and well-funded emergency response plans are essential to reducing harm when heavy rains, ground movement, or aging infrastructure contribute to collapse risks. [Source: Rostov-on-Don administration]