World and domestic culture. Monuments of history and culture. Comparative analysis of national legislative acts of Russia and Italy in the sphere of preservation of immovable cultural heritage

Despite Russia's accession to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1989, which aimed to enhance the preservation of its cultural heritage, including sites like Kizhi Pogost, a comparative analysis reveals that this has not significantly improved domestic preservation efforts. The study highlights critical gaps in Russia's legal mechanisms for protecting immovable cultural heritage, such as the absence of a robust state registration system, inadequate professional training for restorers, and flawed scientific approaches to restoration. Italy's legislative framework is used as a benchmark to illustrate these deficiencies, emphasizing the need for systemic reforms to align with international standards and effectively safeguard Russia's unique historical monuments.

Martynov, A. (2022). World and domestic culture. Monuments of history and culture. Comparative analysis of national legislative acts of Russia and Italy in the sphere of preservation of immovable cultural heritage. Intelligentsia and the World, (3), 155–182. https://doi.org/10.46725/iw.2022.3.8