Evropeisky

Evropeisky (Russian: «Европейский») is a large shopping and entertainment centre in Moscow, Russia. It is situated on Kievsky Railway Station Square in the Dorogomilovo district of the Western Administrative Okrug, directly adjacent to the Kievskaya metro station. The mall opened in 2006 and is one of the largest and most visited shopping centres in Russia, with a reported daily footfall of 140,000 visitors. The name "Evropeisky" means "European" in Russian, reflecting the architectural theme of its atriums, which are named after European capitals: Moscow, Paris, Rome, London, and Berlin. The centre was developed by the founders of the Electronic Fair on Rizhskaya and co-owners of Cherkizovsky Market, God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev, through their company Kievskaya Ploshchad. The project was initially conceived in the 1970s but was delayed by political and economic changes. Construction began in 2002 and was completed in 2006. The building has a distinctive triangular shape with a cut corner, seven above-ground and two underground levels, and parking for 1,200 cars. It houses a wide range of retail stores, restaurants, a cinema, bowling, and various services. Evropeisky is owned and operated by Kievskaya Ploshchad, a private real estate and development company. The mall is a key asset in their portfolio and remains one of the most prominent retail destinations in Moscow. It has been the subject of legal disputes with the Moscow city government over ownership shares, but these were resolved with the city selling its stake. Today, Evropeisky continues to operate as a major shopping and entertainment hub, attracting millions of visitors annually.

The idea of building a large shopping centre near Kievsky Railway Station Square in Moscow dates back to the 1970s, but political and economic turmoil in the 1980s and 1990s delayed the project. In the 1990s, the area was occupied by the Kitez wholesale market, which was controlled by organized crime groups. The Moscow city government sought an investor to redevelop the territory between Kievsky Railway Station and Berezhkovskaya Embankment. Under the proposed investment agreement, the investor would build commercial real estate and the city would receive 50% of the constructed space. When no investor was found by 1997, the project attracted God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev, co-owners of Cherkizovsky Market and founders of the Electronic Fair on Rizhskaya. Their partner reportedly included Ilgam Ragimov, a friend of Vladimir Putin. In 2002–2003, shares were distributed through OAO Ploshchad Evropy, with the city's share reduced to 30% and 70% going to ZAO Kievskaya Ploshchad, owned by Nisanov and Iliev. The architectural ensemble of Ploshchad Evropy and the Evropeisky shopping centre was designed by architect Yuri Platonov, with the design project by Zurab Tsereteli. Construction began in 2002 and was completed in 2006, alongside the completion of the landscaping of Ploshchad Evropy. During construction, concerns were raised by the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Natural Resources about the safety of building a large shopping centre above the Kievskaya metro station of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line. The Moscow-Oka Basin Water Administration revoked permits after the developer unilaterally added an underground parking garage in the water protection zone of the Moskva River. Despite these issues, construction continued. In summer 2006, State Duma deputies and officials attempted to inspect the site but were denied entry, and force was used against deputy Alexander Khinshtein. No consequences followed for the developer. After the dismissal of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov and the appointment of Sergei Sobyanin in 2010, Evropeisky was included in the city's privatization program for 2011–2013. During preparations for the sale, it was discovered that Nisanov and Iliev had effectively appropriated the city's share. The 2003 investment agreement had envisaged a commercial centre of 72,000 m², with the city to receive 21,600 m², but numerous amendments increased the area of Evropeisky to almost 180,000 m². Of this, 123,260 m² became the direct property of Kievskaya Ploshchad, 3,751 m² belonged to OOO Revers, and the share of Ploshchad Evropy was 50,230 m². The city's share amounted to 16,200 m², less than 10% of the building and less than the area stipulated in the investment agreement. The Moscow City Property Department filed lawsuits in the Arbitration Court to recognize the absence of ownership rights to Evropeisky, arguing that only an acceptance act for the constructed building existed, while the act on the results of the investment project had not been signed. The court accepted the lawsuits and imposed interim measures prohibiting registration of transfer of ownership and any transactions with premises within the shares of Ploshchad Evropy and Kievskaya Ploshchad. However, during the proceedings, the Property Department lost confidence in the lawsuit and agreed to settle out of court by selling its share based on the actual area it owned. The actual value of the shares was 5.2 billion rubles, but according to Vedomosti, the share was sold at a discount for 2.499 billion rubles. Evropeisky opened in 2006 and quickly became a major retail destination. It is the most visited shopping centre in Russia, with 140,000 visitors per day. The mall is owned and operated by Kievskaya Ploshchad, a private company controlled by God Nisanov and Zarakh Iliev. It continues to operate as a shopping and entertainment centre, featuring a wide range of stores, restaurants, a cinema, bowling, and other services.

• 2011

  Moscow city government sells its stake in Evropeisky.

• 2010

  Included in Moscow's privatization program for 2011–2013.

• 2006

  Evropeisky shopping centre opens.

• 2002

  Construction of Evropeisky begins.

The most visited shopping centre in Russia, offering a wide range of retail, dining, and entertainment options in a central Moscow location.

Product categories. Retail space leasing · Shopping mall operations · Entertainment facilities · Food court and restaurants · Cinema · Bowling

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2. 2О компании ТРЦ «Европейский»europe-tc.ru
3. 3Вакансииeurope-tc.ru
4. 4Европейский (торговый центр) — Википедияru.wikipedia.org
5. 5Evropeiskywikidata.org