Architectural Heritage in the Areas of Industrial Development of the Lower Angara Region: Stages of Formation and Problems of Preservation

The article deals with the problems of preserving the architectural heritage caused by the new stage of industrialization of Central Siberia that began in the 21st century. The construction of the Boguchanskaya HPS (hydroelectric power station) on the Angara River and the development of natural resources in the region entail the threat of disappearance of the last pockets of identity of the Siberian region. In the area of flooding of the reservoir were almost all coastal historically developed settlements. The results of the study conducted by the authors demonstrate the uniqueness of folk architecture that has survived to the present time on the vast territory of the Angara river basin. The developed principles of disclosure of the historical and cultural value of the Lower Angara region's heritage allow us to include in the structure of the created territorial-industrial complex identified villagescenters of concentration of cultural heritage objects.