The concept of the Interreligious Spiritual Cultural and Educational Center project was developed by the Center of Classical and Traditional Architecture of the Moscow Architectural Institute (State Academy). The project involves the creation of a Center in the area of the New Moscow Kommunarka, uniting spiritual and educational Centers of all traditional religions of Russia. The main idea of the concept is to unite all the centers into a single urban planning ensemble, with a common park area and a pedestrian embankment. The architecture of the centers will form a single three-dimensional composition: buildings of different religions will be united by common squares, silhouettes and facades of shopping malls facing a combined park area, including a pedestrian embankment, monumental compositions, a summer theater, bridges, rotundas and public squares.

Projects by the Center for Classical and Traditional Architecture were presented to the Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation, I. E. Fayzullin, at the All-Russian Forum on the Development of Small Towns and Settlements.

The author of the cathedral mosque project is Kapustin A.M. with Russian President Putin V.V.. Catherine Palace. The Moscow Kremlin. 2025

Mufti, head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of the Russian Federation Albir Hazrat (Krganov) with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow, November 4, 2024

Author's computer Visualization

Presentation of the project of the Muslim complex in New Moscow to the head of the Republic of Tatarstan, R.N. Minnikhanov In the photo: Mufti, head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of the Russian Federation Albir Hazrat (Krganov), Mufti, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat (Samigullin), author of the project, director of the Center of Classical and Traditional Architecture of Markhi Kapustin A.M. 2025

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THE CENTER OF CLASSICAL AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

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THE CENTER OF CLASSICAL AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

The concept of the Interreligious Spiritual Cultural and Educational Center project was developed by the Center of Classical and Traditional Architecture of the Moscow Architectural Institute (State Academy). The project involves the creation of a Center in the area of the New Moscow Kommunarka, uniting spiritual and educational Centers of all traditional religions of Russia. The main idea of the concept is to unite all the centers into a single urban planning ensemble, with a common park area and a pedestrian embankment. The architecture of the centers will form a single three-dimensional composition: buildings of different religions will be united by common squares, silhouettes and facades of shopping malls facing a combined park area, including a pedestrian embankment, monumental compositions, a summer theater, bridges, rotundas and public squares.

Mufti, head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of the Russian Federation Albir Hazrat (Krganov) with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Moscow, November 4, 2024

Projects by the Center of Classical and Traditional Architecture were presented to the Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation, I. E. Fayzullin, at the All-Russian Forum on the Development of Small Towns and Settlements.

The author of the cathedral mosque project is Kapustin A.M. with Russian President Putin V.V.. Catherine Palace. On Cultural Worker's Day, the ceremony of awarding the President's Prize for Young cultural figures and The Moscow Kremlin Presidential Prize in Literature and Art took place in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin. 2025

Presentation of the project of the Muslim complex in New Moscow to the head of the Republic of Tatarstan, R.N. Minnikhanov In the photo: Mufti, head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of the Russian Federation Albir Hazrat (Krganov), Mufti, Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat (Samigullin), author of the project, director of the Center for Classical and Traditional Architecture of Markhi Kapustin A.M. 2025

Historic Center of the City of Rostov, Yaroslavl Region

Completed Projects and Planned Initiatives

Concept for the territorial cluster "Arzamas – Sarov – Diveevo"
Development of the Pskov-Caves Monastery
Concept for the restoration and graphic reconstruction of the Chudov and Ascension Monasteries within the Moscow Kremlin
Author and project lead of the Interfaith Center of the Russian Federation in New Moscow, coordinated with representatives of the country’s traditional religions (developed in collaboration with the Moscow Muftiate, the Buddhist Traditional Sangha, and the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia)
Russian-Serbian Cathedral in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Russian Cultural Center and the Exarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Republic of Uganda
Author of completed church projects: Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Chertanovo, Moscow, Sarov Gates in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Chapels of St. Seraphim of Sarov and St. Sergius of Radonezh in the village of Diveevo, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Landscaping and improvement projects in memorial parks, pilgrimage sites, historic towns, settlements, and monasteries: Arzamas, Rostov the Great, various towns in the Moscow Region, and the Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery
Architectural projects in Turkey, Egypt, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates
Currently working on projects for the revival of destroyed churches in the "New Regions of the Russian Federation," including site visits to the area of the Special Military Operation (SMO)
Mural compositions for the Church of St. Matrona in Doboj and the refectory of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in Ugljevik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Development of the historic centers of Arzamas, Rostov, and Pechory
Improvement of the Holy Dormition Pskov-Caves Monastery and the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery
Public space landscaping in the village of Diveevo
Renovation of major Moscow parks: Sokolniki Park of Culture and Leisure, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, and Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

Alexey Mikhailovich Kapustin is one of Russia's leading architects, specializing in classical, traditional, and religious architecture. He is a recipient of the Russian President’s Award, the Gold Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts, various state and religious honors, as well as awards from the Russian security services. He is a winner of both international and national competitions in the fields of architecture and urban planning.
Kapustin serves as an advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, Director of the Center for Classical and Traditional Architecture, Associate Professor at the Moscow Architectural Institute, and is a member of the Union of Architects of Russia and the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society.
His major works include the creation and development of the Sarov-Diveevo cluster (an architectural and urban planning concept), the Russian-Serbian Cathedral dedicated to the Royal Martyrs in Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina), the improvement of the Pskov-Caves Monastery, the restoration of the Chudov and Ascension Monasteries in the Moscow Kremlin, and the revival of the historic centers of cities such as Rostov the Great (Yaroslavl Region), Arzamas (Nizhny Novgorod Region), and Pechory (Pskov Region). He is also the author of the designs for the Sarov and Holy Gates of the Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery, an interfaith center in Moscow, and a number of cathedrals, churches, and chapels.

Park of Culture and Leisure "Leninsky Sadik," Arzamas, Nizhny Novgorod Region

Improvement of the village of Izborsk

Improvement of the Pskov-Caves Monastery

Russian-Serbian Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Chapel of St. Seraphim of Sarov on the Vichkinza River Embankment, village of Diveevo

Status / Positions

Advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences
Director of the Center for Classical and Traditional Architecture
Associate Professor at the Moscow Architectural Institute (MARKHI)
Member of the Union of Architects of Russia
Member of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society

Awards

Alexey Kapustin has received numerous state, professional, and public honors, including:
Russian Federation Presidential Award for Young Cultural Professionals (2025)

Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts (2018)
Commendation from the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) (2022)
Commendation from the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) (2024)
Winner of various grant competitions and forums (“Tavrida,” “Cities,” and others)
Laureate of international and all-Russian architectural festivals
Certificates of Merit from MARKHI for scientific and research achievements
Awards from the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences
Letter of Gratitude from the Federation Council for humanitarian assistance
Commemorative Medal “For Loyalty to Military Traditions”
Certificate of Advisor to the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences
Medal of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God, 3rd Class
Letter of Appreciation from the Ministry of Improvement of the Moscow Region
Award for an architectural project in Uganda
Certificate of Merit from the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences for the successful implementation of the design for a Spiritual and Educational Center in the Republic of Uganda (2024)
Diploma of the 7th International Golden Trezzini Awards
Medal of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation
Letter of Appreciation from the “Old Town” organization for projects in the Pskov Region (2024)
Letter of Appreciation from the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region to A. M. Kapustin
Gratitude from the Foundation for the Support of Christian Culture for cooperation with MARKHI
Participant Diploma of the exhibition “Architectural Heritage — 2020”
Letter of Appreciation from the Ambassador of Russia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, I. A. Kalabukhov, for cooperation with the Russian Cultural Center
Certificate of Merit from the 19th World Festival of Youth and Students for contributions to scientific and educational programs (2017)
Diploma from the International Association of Unions of Architects for his Bachelor’s degree thesis in architecture (2016)
First Degree Diploma of the International Review Competition for Final Qualification Projects in Architecture and Design (MOOSAO) (2016)
Laureate of the II Festival “Drivers of Urban Development” in the category “Architectural Object (Public)” (2017)
Silver Diploma of the International Forum of Architecture and Design “FARDIZ-2015” for the reconstruction project of the Paramonov Warehouses

Alexey Kapustin in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin, 2025

President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir V. Putin, presents the Presidential Award to A. M. Kapustin for his contribution to cultural developmen

Presentation of the Graphic Reconstruction Project of the Chudov and Ascension Monasteries in the Moscow Kremlin to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir V. Putin

Laying of the Sarov Gates at the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery by Metropolitan George of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Dmitry N. Chernyshenko, D.O. Shvidkovsky, and A.M. Kapustin at the "Russia" Exhibition Forum at VDNKh

Consecration of the Sarov Gates

Working meeting with the Governor of the Pskov Region, Mikhail Vedernikov, and Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov) of Pskov and Porkhov

Presentation of the Muslim Complex Project in New Moscow to the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov

Presentation of the pilgrimage and tourist development projects for the cities of Pechory and the village of Vybuty in the Pskov Region, developed by the Center for Classical and Traditional Architecture, at the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation

Meeting of the Center’s Director, A. M. Kapustin, with the Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation, Irek E. Fayzullin, and the President of RAACS and Rector of the Moscow Architectural Institute, Dmitry O. Shvidkovsky

Meeting with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill regarding the construction of the Cathedral in Murmansk

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER OF CLASSICAL AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

The Sarov Gates of the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevo Monastery in Diveevo

Letter of Appreciation from the Federation Council

Certificate of the FSB of Russia

Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts for the Best Graduation Thesis

Certificate of Adviser of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences

Medal of the Central Religious Organization of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Moscow and the Central Region "Moscow Muftiat"

Medal of the Interregional Public Organization of Veterans

Medal of the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God, 3rd Class

Medal of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation

Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society

The "Star of the Fatherland" Order for contributions to the development of Russia and exemplary service to society

Medal of the Russian Academy of Arts

Commemorative Medal of the Veterans Council of Russia "80 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1943-2023."

Russian Federation Presidential Award

for Young Cultural Professionals (2025)

Award of the Serbian Orthodox Church for the project of the Russian-Serbian Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Diploma of the Laureate of the President of the Russian Federation