Preservation and development of the cultural heritage of the Arctic: the architectural aspect

The publication presents abstracts of the projects of young architects - students of the Moscow Architectural Institute (State academy) - MARHI, united by a common theme: preservation and development of the spiritual and cultural heritage of the remote vast Arctic region. The authors offer some architectural solutions to protect the existing objects against the destruction and the unique nature of the North against the devastating consequences of human activity. They are also convinced that the Arctic, thanks to its nature, history and culture, has a significant tourist potential. The theses are illustrated by author's graphic works.