About the authors
| First name, Middle name, Last name, Scientific degree, Scientific rank, Current position. Full and brief name of the organization, The organization address. | Aidarova G.N. – doctor of architecture, professor Е-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering The organization's address: 420043, Russia, Kazan, Zelenaya st., 1 |
| Title of the article | Problems and methodology of historic preservation in Kazan |
| Abstract. | Historic preservation is an eternal problem of old cities. Kazan is an ancient and unique city with significant historic and cultural potential. During the soviet times when the city developed via construction of suburbs the historic center stayed intact. In the new economic situation the demand for the reconstruction of the city center appeared. Historic monuments and quarters, in particular Old-Tatar settlement («sloboda») are being demolished step-by-step. In this situation current heritage-related initiatives of the regional Government, mayor of Kazan and investors are well-timed and need professional support from architects, urban planners and preservationists. Variety of approaches to location, style, scale and number of storeys of new buildings is required. Unique contemporary buildings impressive in architecture and structure are also eligible in historic center. Only innovative architecture is valuable for the future. Therewith an ultimate preservation of natural and architectural landscape, layout and local cultural originality of Kazan is essential. |
| Keywords. | Historic and cultural heritage, reconstruction of historic city center, methodology of heritage preservation, Old-Tatar settlement. |
| For citations: | Aidarova G.N. Problems and methodology of historic preservation in Kazan // Izvestiya KGASU. 2012. №2(20) P.9-15. |
