The significance of open-air museums for preserving of memorable architectural ensembles of Ukraine

Abstract

Ukraine owns a great number of architectural monuments. Many of them are large ensembles and complexes. They require a special approach to their protection. In this article problems of their preservation in connection with the region, society and environment are analyzed. The method of their preservation by way of museumification and creation of open-air museums on their basis with the aim of revealing their historical, cultural, scientific and artistic value is proposed.