The problems of autochthonity of church construction in the Don region

摘要

The architectural features of the Orthodox church of Don region being the main subject of the article are considered in the historical,cultural and comparative perspective.The Resurrection Military Council and the tent belfry of Starocherkassk are presented as the examples of the original forms and solutions that are typical for the temples of this region.The problem of influence of other architectural and artistic styles is touched upon,the creative assimilation of which did not lead to the loss of the traditional forms and autochthonity of the Orthodox churches in the Don region.