Architecture of Kolpashevo influenced by local entrepreneurs
The paper examines the historical and cultural heritage of the Kolpashevo town founded in the 17th century in the Tomsk region. The architecture of the individual objects built by the local entrepreneurs late in the 19th and early 20th centuries is studied. The paper replenishes knowledge on the valuable historical and cultural heritage of the Russian towns and discusses the problem of preserving historical settlements at the regional level. The purpose of this work is to study the history of the architecture development in Kolpashevo with the assistance of local entrepreneurs. The research methods include the literature review and the comparative and systems analysis of the data obtained. The practical implications of the research lie in using the obtained results in the lecture preparation and reports on the history of the Siberian architecture. The novelty is the study of the historical and cultural heritage of Kolpashevo, one of the small towns of Russia, which has not been previously studied. The methodological and theoretical bases include the theoretical works of scientists, historians and architects, and the field study conducted by the author in 2019. It is found that the Kolpashevo town has a great potential, including the valuable historical and cultural heritage, the rich history and unique nature. It is advisable to pay attention to the potential preservation and development of this historical town.