Russia races to rebuild schools and medical centers after wartime destruction

A series of major construction and repair projects are underway in Russia's Krasnodar and Kursk regions. These include the rebuilding of a destroyed art school, the urgent completion of a delayed polyclinic, and the renovation of a school cafeteria. Officials have set strict deadlines to ensure progress before spring.

On January 28, 2026, former Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced plans to rebuild the art school in Novotitarovskaya, Kursk region. The original building was destroyed in a Ukrainian attack. Construction is now in full swing, with around 380 workers currently on-site daily—numbers that are expected to rise.

Meanwhile, the polyclinic in Novotitarovskaya, though connected to the power grid with equipment already delivered, missed its initial completion deadline. Authorities have now ordered the work to finish by February 27. The deputy governor has also instructed officials to set up a public transport stop near the facility to improve access.

In Krasnodarskoye, the Rehabilitation Center stands as one of the region's largest social projects. It will offer services to military personnel and local residents, collaborating with other medical institutions via telemedicine. The centre will also host a medical rehabilitation department of Kuban State Medical University, providing both patient care and student training.

Staffing needs are substantial: the facility requires over 200 doctors, an equal number of non-medical specialists, more than 400 mid-level medical staff, and around 180 junior medical workers. Additionally, repairs to the ceiling of School No. 21's cafeteria are scheduled for completion by the end of spring break.

The projects aim to restore essential services and infrastructure across the regions. The art school's reconstruction, the polyclinic's accelerated completion, and the rehabilitation centre's expansion will address both immediate and long-term needs. Officials have emphasised meeting deadlines to ensure facilities become operational as planned.