Restoration and reconstruction of architectural heritage


The Department of Restoration and Reconstruction of Architectural Heritage was established in 1998, since then it has been one of the graduating departments of KSUCTA, until 2017 architects-restorers (specialists) were graduating.

Since 2012, the department has switched to two-level academic training in the direction of 750300 "Restoration and reconstruction of architectural heritage" (bachelor and master). Students study full-time on a contract and state-budgetary basis, according to the following profiles:

  •  • Reconstruction of the existing buildings (bachelor - term of study - 5 years);
  •  • Restoration and reconstruction of architectural heritage (master - term of study - 2 years);
  •  Since 2021, PhD students have been teached, the period of studying is 4 years.

The purpose and main objectives of the development of the RRAH department is the high-quality teaching of students, obtaining basic knowledge, practical skills and abilities necessary in the future profession of a restorer. To achieve this goal, the necessary infrastructure and system of the educational process are constantly being improved. The development of the educational program is carried out in the following main areas:

  1. Organization and conduct of educational and methodological work on the academic disciplines assigned to the department "RRAH" using modern teaching methods;
  2. Implementation of scientific research in the direction of "Problems and prospects for the preservation of cultural heritage" publication of the results achieved (monographs, articles, manuals, collections, etc.);
  3. Popularization of the problems of cultural heritage protection in the media, conducting career guidance and educational work with students and applicants;
  4. Development and expansion of international cooperation, partnerships in the field of research, design and restoration activities.
  5. Training of scientific and pedagogical personnel, improving their skills, constant participation in scientific conferences, seminars, trainings. Involvement of teaching staff in the development and research of the topics of the main employers: 
  • Scientific Research Design Institute "Kyrgyzrestavratsiya";
  • Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic,
  • State Agency of Architecture and Construction of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (Gosstroy),
  • Municipal enterprise Bishkekglavarkhitektura;