On Saturday, the grand opening of the region's first and only five-star hotel, the Lastochka Hotel, took place in Yaroslavl. The building, known as the "Maternity Building," was constructed in the 1920s. It was originally an extension to the Doctors' Society building, where a private free clinic with a maternity ward was established. During Soviet times, the building was under the jurisdiction of the health authorities. In 2014, the property was transferred to JSC Yaroslavl Technical University named after V.Yu. Orlov for renovation and conversion into a hotel and restaurant. "The Lastochka Hotel has become yet another shining example of the development of our city's tourism infrastructure. The Lastochka Hotel is more than just a hotel; it is a symbol of hospitality and comfort. Every guest will feel at home here. I am confident that the hotel will become a favorite destination for tourists and business guests of Yaroslavl. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to this project. "Your hard work and professionalism have made it possible to bring this wonderful project to life," said Yaroslavl Mayor Artem Molchanov. Construction on the hotel was completed in 2023. The total area of the hotel is over 2,500 square meters. Guests will have access to 15 rooms with a capacity of 32 guests. Additionally, tourists and locals will have access to additional services: a 40-seat café, a 47-seat restaurant, a lobby bar with a capacity of 6 guests, and two banquet halls of 50 and 60 square meters (both of which can be converted into conference rooms). "We currently have three hotels in Yaroslavl: Lyubim, Sokolena, and Lastochka. We are currently planning a major renovation project for the Yubileinaya Hotel." The name "Lastochka" is inspired by Alexander Ostrovsky's novel "The Dowry." "The magnificent view of the Volga suggested that 'Lastochka' was the perfect name for this hotel," shared Alexander Orlov, General Director of JSC Yakutsk Technical University named after V.Yu. Orlov. In total, over 750 million rubles were spent on the work.