The issue of identity of a Russian city

Authors

  • Maria Nashchokina RAACS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51461/projectbaikal.67.1754

Keywords:

identity of Russian cities, cityscape, multi-dome skyline of the city, estate housing, current appearance of historic cities in the Central Federal District, heritage preservation practices in Western Europe and Russia

Abstract

Having revealed the authentic features of Russian cities in the past, the author studies their existence in the present time: in metropolitan, big and small cities. Absolute indifference towards the surviving architectural heritage is described as an example of a new Russian “identity”. The author analyses the selling-out of historic property in Western Europe and Russia. The author makes a conclusion about a deep understanding of the identity of Russian town-planning culture needed to ensure its further development.

How to Cite

Nashchokina, M. (2021). The issue of identity of a Russian city. Project Baikal, 18(67), 46–55. https://doi.org/10.51461/projectbaikal.67.1754

Published

2021-04-27

Issue

Section

refereed articles

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