Architecture of Orthodox Churches at Higher Educational Institutions

The study is devoted to the existing and projected Orthodox churches at higher educational institutions. A brief historical note on St. Martyr Tatiana, who is the patroness of Russian students, is presented. Particular attention deserves the history of the architecture of the church in the name of St. Martyr Tatiana on the territory of the M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University. The architecture of similar churches in other cities of Russia is considered with due regard for historical and other local traditions. The role and importance of the Orthodox Church in the educational process of these institutions are revealed. The actual problems that arise in the course of preparation of permit documentation are highlighted. Architectural solutions of the temple complex on the territory of the Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin are presented. The practical significance of this scientific article is that the results of the research can be used when designing house churches of higher educational institutions.

O.S. SUBBOTIN, Doctor of Architecture (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin (13, Kalinina Street, 350044, Krasnodar, Russian Federation)

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