ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING FEATURES OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE LATE XIX – EARLY XX CENTURY AS A CHARACTERISTIC OF IDENTITY OF THE HISTORIC TOWN CENTER

Abstract

The problems of underestimation of the role of historical continuity in the redevelopment of the Central part of cities in order to preserve the identity of the environment are analyzed. Architectural and planning features of educational institutions of the second half of 19-the beginning of 20 century as characteristic of identity of the historical center of the small city on the example of the city of Grayvoron of the Belgorod region are considered. The article highlights the system of education in Russia, the creation of progymnasiums and male and female high schools for the education of children of all classes. The architectural styles and typological features of gymnasium buildings are analyzed. The paper emphasises the practical importance of the study of objects with signs of cultural heritage due to the subsequent development of design documentation for their restoration and adaptation for modern use, as well as the development of protection zones. Identification of originality and attractiveness of the urban environment will contribute to the creation of multifunctional cultural centers of the regional level and the maintenance of genetic (viable) functions of the historic city.