The book «Engineering heritage of Betancourt in Russia» is published (I.P. Kiselev, A.Yu. Panychev, V.V. Fortunatov).

The book describes many projects of the great engineer, scientist, architect, educator, statesman of Spain and Russia, Agustín de Betancourt (1758-1824), during his time in our country.

Events are illustrated through the lens of projects implemented by Agustín de Betancourt, by his students and followers. Using numerous examples, the authors show how the ideas, undertakings, proposals of the prominent engineer had a beneficial effect on the development of industry, transport, construction, and architecture in Russia, and retained their significance up to the present day.