The building in the Big Kozikhinsky alley was demolished against the wishes of local residents

Another historic building in central Moscow - a former apartment building late XIX century, located in the Grand Kozikhinsky Lane, 25, - demolished despite protests by local residents, told RIA Novosti on Monday a representative of a social movement, "the Coalition for Moscow's" Roman Tkach.

On-site apartment building developer HOA "Vector" is planning to build seven-story building with a two-level underground parking. The authorities in Moscow announced that demolition of the house is legal, because this building is not historical and cultural value.

According to the movement to protect the historical image of Moscow "Arhnadzor 'first attempt at demolition in the Big Kozikhinsky alley was made July 16, but then the locals managed to defend it. Later, a representative of the contractor works stated that, in connection with the conflict of local residents with the developer for the demolition order was revoked.

"Today, six in the morning 50 people blocked the area, a lift and started to demolish excavator historic house. Now the house demolished," - said Weaver.

At the same time, he added, while trying to stop the demolition, was beaten by 15 people, a broken one television camera and five cameras.

"Residents of the windows of their houses trying to" attack "and save the house, but that does not work", - concluded Weaver.

Comments of the Moscow authorities and the developer still could not be obtained.

Topic: HOA "Vector", XIX, RIA