Development of historical and cultural identity of large industrial cities (on the example of Naberezhnye Chelny)
Problem statement. The purpose of the study is to determine, identify and preserve the historical and cultural identity of the industrial city for urban planning reconstruction of the urban and architectural spatial environment of the large industrial cities of 1970s-1980s on the example of the Mezhdurech’ye district of Naberezhnye Chelny city by highlighting the positive qualities of architecture and urban planning principles, which are characteristic for the period under review, and their preservation and use in new construction. Results. Key findings are the formation of a methodology for preserving and adequate development of the historical and cultural identity of large industrial cities on the example of Naberezhnye Chelny. Conclusions. The developed methodology is of great practical importance and can be taken into account in real urban planning practice aimed at regeneration, renovation, and reconstruction of existing territories during the industrialization period of the 1960s - 1970s.