Rostov Veliky replaces 1960s entrance steles with exact copies

Old entrance steles in Rostov Veliky, installed in the 1960s, have been dismantled, upsetting local residents who saw piles of bricks at the sites. District head Andrei Shatsky assured residents that new, improved steles will replace the dilapidated ones. The old structures had rusted metal frames and crumbling bricks, making them hazardous for pedestrians and drivers. Shatsky promised exact copies with the coat of arms and "Rostov Veliky" inscription, preserving the familiar appearance but using modern, durable, and safe materials.