Features of preserving the historical and cultural identity of large industrial cities (on the example of Naberezhnye Chelny)
Problem statement. The purpose of the study - definition, identification and preservation of the historical and cultural identity of the industrial city to urban reconstruction urban, and architectural spatial environment of 70-80<sup>ies</sup> of XX century the large industrial cities on the example of the Mesopotamian city of Naberezhnye Chelny by highlighting the positive qualities of architecture and urban planning principles, typical for this period, and their conservation and use in new construction. Results. The main results of the research are to form the methodology for preserving and adequate development of the historical and cultural identity of large industrial cities on the example of the city of Naberezhnye Chelny. Conclusions. The significance of the results obtained for modern architectural and urban planning industries is to allow using the developed methodology in real practice of urban development of existing urban systems in the industrial period.