Russian Federation

UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation (198), established in 1998 at Moscow Institute for Art of Restoration (Russian Federation)

 

Fields / Disciplines Cultural heritage; Restoration technologies; History of art. Objectives To train specialists in the field of urban and architectural conservation, and training of restorers within the framework of the "Blue Shields" Programme, in collaboration with ICOMOS, ICCROM and ICOM. To develop research on new materials and restoration technologies as well as on traditional building techniques. To collect bibliography, information and documentation on urban and architectural conservation. To establish a network of information (Internet), between the Institute and the institutions associated to the activities of the Chair, and any other national and international organizations dealing with the preservation of the urban and architectural heritage. To promote exchange of information in the relevant fields through the participation in conferences, symposia and other national and international scientific initiatives, and the publication of studies and teaching material. To develop awareness among young people of the importance of preserving the world cultural heritage. Host Institution Institute for Art of Restoration UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation, Moscow Institute for Art of Restoration (Russian Federation)Website Progress Report 2007 (short version) Partnership "Largos" Company of Restoration (Russian Federation). State Museum of History, Moscow (Russian Federation). Website Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, (Russian Federation). Yaroslavl State Technical University (Russian Federation). Website ICOMOS International Council on Monuments and Sites. Website ICCROM - International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property. Website ICOM _ International Council of Museums. Website UNESCO Sector/Office responsible for the Chair/Network Culture, UNESCO Office in Moscow

Progress Report 1998-2000 (short version) Activities of the UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation - More

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Progress Report 2005 (short version)
Activities of the UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation
Progress Report 2006 (short version)
Activities of the UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation
Progress Report 2007 (short version)
Activities of the UNESCO Chair in Urban and Architectural Conservation, established in 1998 at Moscow Institute for Art of Restoration (Russian Federation)