Elisabetta Fabbri, Master of Architecture, member of the professional order of architects, planners, landscape designers and restorers of the province of Venice, met up with the students of the Vologda State University.
Sergey Kulikov, Chief architect of the Central research and restoration design workshops, member of the Presidium of the Union of restorers of Russia and the Executive Secretary, Head of the press service of the Union of restorers of Russia Maria Portnova visited VSU together with Mrs. Fabbri.
Sergey Kulikov mentioned that level of architectural projects of VSU students was very high and he also said that the Vologda State University was a “growth point” of the restoration industry in Russia.
The rector of the Vologda State University, Vyacheslav Priyatelev, underlined the importance of attracting the attention of the professional and scientific community to the preservation of the architectural heritage of the Vologda Oblast: “Our region is a historical area, every square meter of which preserves traces of history, material and spiritual culture. The task of preserving and restoring architectural monuments, wooden architecture, and religious church buildings is one of the priorities in the cultural development of the region. This task is set before the Vologda State University.”
“The Vologda Oblast is a very rich region in terms of historical heritage. For me, a visit to Vologda and the Vologda State University is a great opportunity to learn something new. The craft is in hands, but the hands work at the behest of the heart. But we must not forget that knowledge is the head of everything. Therefore, it is very important that your university could combine theory and practical training” – shared her expectations from visiting the capital of the Russian North, Elisabetta Fabbri.