Guest Lecturer: Nadezhda Vladimirovna FILATOVA, "The Traditional Wooden Architecture of the Russian North: Features and Preservation of Authentic Structure"

Guest Lecture Announcement
Istinye University
Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
Department of Architecture

Course: ARCH0009 – Contemporary Challenges of Architectural Conservation

We are pleased to announce a special guest lecture as part of our ongoing series addressing key issues in architectural heritage conservation.

Guest Speaker:
Nadezhda Vladimirovna Filatova
Vice-President of ICOMOS Russia

Lecture Title:
The Traditional Wooden Architecture of the Russian North: Features and Preservation of Authentic Structures

 

Date-Time:  17.03.2026 13:30
Meeting: Online

Zoom Meeting Link

https://zoom.us/j/97258223691?pwd=Cr0iy71nbkfkFVjvwtAb42h3bvZFkD.1

Meeting ID: 972 5822 3691

Password: 611174

 

About the Lecture:
Ms. Filatova will deliver a presentation focused on the unique timber building traditions of the Russian North. She will explore their distinct architectural features and the complex challenges involved in preserving authentic wooden structures.

The lecture will be illustrated through two case studies of UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

1. Kizhi Pogost – An open-air museum reserve on Lake Onega, renowned for its two 18th-century wooden churches and an octagonal clock tower, built without nails. This site is a masterful example of historic carpentry skills in harmony with the landscape.
   • UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Kizhi Pogost
2. Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake – A national park and specially protected natural area, which integrates traditional villages, historic land use patterns, and living cultural practices within its forest and lake setting.
   • UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Kenozero Lake

 

About the Speaker:
Nadezhda Vladimirovna FILATOVA is a distinguished expert in heritage conservation and currently serves as Vice-President of ICOMOS Russia. Her work focuses on the protection and management of cultural landscapes and historic timber architecture.

All students and faculty members are warmly invited to attend this insightful session. It offers a valuable opportunity to understand international approaches to preserving some of the world's most fragile and significant wooden heritage.

For any questions, please contact the Department of Architecture.