Monuments of Wooden Architecture of the Tver Region: Architecture and Traditions

Abstract

The Tver region, despite significant losses, has preserved many monuments of wooden architecture of the XVIIXIX centuries. The article presents the most significant historical wooden objects of the region. Their architectural and stylistic assessment is given, their historical and cultural value and significance are revealed. The condition of their structures and the degree of loss of their original appearance are characterized and the prospects for preservation are outlined. The objects under consideration are systematized according to the typological principle. Within the main typological groups, objects are analyzed from an architectural and stylistic point of view. The range of objects has been significantly expanded due to the lost objects. As a result, an understanding of the whole picture of the wooden architectural heritage of the region was obtained. Regional architectural features are revealed and their stylistics is revealed. The presented material is relevant for heritage protection bodies, architects and restorers.