Residents of Kislovodsk protested against the construction of a hotel in the resort center.

The hotel is planned for construction at the intersection of Aviatsii and Shaumyana Streets, a few minutes' walk from Kurortny Boulevard. According to the project's passport, construction is scheduled for completion in 2028. According to Kislovodsk resident Rostislav Kosarev, work is already underway: heavy equipment is operating on the site, old buildings are being demolished, and "the entire neighborhood is shaking."

Opponents of the project claim that the city's utility lines are approximately 95% worn out and will not withstand the additional load. Furthermore, they say, construction is taking place over karst voids and a water vein up to three meters deep, creating a landslide risk—the entire street could slide down the slope toward the river.

Residents say environmentalists also fear that construction could damage Narzan mineral deposits. Hydrogeologists say the mineral water is shallow, and disturbing the ground could lead to irreversible consequences for the resort.

"We, the indigenous people, as well as environmentalists, scientists, and cultural figures, are categorically opposed. The problem is that this area is located on the border of mountain sanitary zones. Narzan wells are located in close proximity," the activists say in their appeal.

According to the activists, the Kislovodsk administration stated that the construction is legal and the developer has all the necessary permits. Officials, however, refused to disclose details of the project or name the beneficiary of the hotel complex.

Activists note that a significant portion of residents oppose the construction of another large hotel. They appealed to the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, asking him to verify the legality of the construction.

"We've been trying to reach the country's top leadership for several months now. But some forces are resisting this. Please help us, our rights are being violated, and the city is on the brink of disaster," residents reported.

"Kavkazsky Knot" also reported that during the New Year holidays, residents of the village of Temibezhsky in the Novoaleksandrovsky District of Stavropol were left without electricity and water. Amid government inaction, they demanded the resignation of the head of the territorial department.