Russian City in Siberia of the 17th and 18th Centuries: Stages of Formation and Typology of Buildings in Yeniseisk

Abstract

The formation of Russian fortresses and settlements in Siberia of the 17th and 18th centuries has been little studied. Based on archival documents, the typology of military objects, residential and household buildings in the first Russian city of Central Siberia – Yeniseisk is revealed. The process of forming the architectural and planning structure of the Yenisei Ostrog is considered. The planning features of urban courtyards – the main structural cells of Siberian settlements-are defined. The architectural aspects of construction of wooden residential and household buildings in the first Russian cities of Siberia are revealed. Graphic reconstruction of urban development objects has been completed.