IDENTIFICATION OF THE IDENTITY OF THE TERRITORY OF A NOTABLE PLACE OF FEDERAL SIGNIFICANCE “KOLTUSHSKAYA UPLAND AND KOLTUSHSKOE HIGHWAY” IN THE LENINGRAD REGION

Against the background of growing urbanization processes in modern society, the issues of preserving the regional identity of the architectural environment of historical small towns and settlements are becoming increasingly acute. The study presents the process of identifying the identity of the territory of the landmark of federal significance "Koltuhskaya Upland and Koltuhskoye Highway" in the Leningrad Region. The study used a comprehensive approach, including methods of retrospective, problematic, visual-landscape analysis, analysis of existing signs and symbols of the area. Social aspects influencing the formation of the identity of the urban environment were considered. In the course of the study of the territory, four main zones with their own symbols and identity were analyzed: Koltuhskie Heights, the scientific town of physiologist I.P. Pavlov, Koltuhskoye Highway, the village of Kolbino. The main urban planning problems of further development of the territory are identified, the most common of which are: the threat of loss of historical heritage, inefficient use of space, the presence of dissonant new buildings, etc. The main architectural objects, cultural features and intangible cultural heritage characterizing the identity of each zone are determined. The main features of the architectural and historical-cultural environment characterizing the identity of the territory of the landmark of federal significance "Koltuhskaya Upland and Koltuhskoye Highway" in the Leningrad Region have been identified as a basis for creating a single design code for the historical settlement. This will strengthen the connection with the history and culture of the area, improve the visual qualities of the urban environment and reveal the tourist potential of the territory.