THE PLANNING PROJECT FOR THE "PRIBREZHNY" DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF KUIBYSHEV (1953-1960)
The historical planning project for the Pribrezhny District of Kuibyshev is considered, which, in fact, was the Old City reconstruction plan in the 1950-1960s. Its implementation turned the "historical city" of Samara into the "socialist city" of Kuibyshev. The details of the project and transformation of the city’s architectural and planning structure are described. The project was based on an ensemble approach involving establishment of an urban hierarchy of squares, streets and buildings and creation of the city’s new appearance following the principles of Stalinist Classicism architecture. The study is important for understanding the logic of Samara planning development and identifying research-based directions of its reconstruction.