Principles of preserving the architectural heritage on the example of architectural and planning structure restoration in Rostov-on-Don after the Great Patriotic War

Abstract

This work is devoted to the transformation of the architectural and planning structure of the Rostov-on-Don city in the first half of the twentieth century. Its main shortcomings, identified in the 1920s – 1930s, and the ways of solving them are analyzed. The attempts to create a new socialist city are considered. It covers the destruction caused by the German fascist invaders during the two occupations of Rostov-on-Don, which accounted for more than one third of its buildings. The main stages and principles of city planning structure restoration are presented. The projects of restoration and reconstruction, their implementation and detailed planning of Rostov-on-Don are considered.