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The article addresses the role of works of art as pictorial sources in the restoration of the Russian manor. Given the fact that historical research is facing growing complex challenges, there is a need to consider sources that previously were considered as auxiliary. First of all, this applies to works of art. Pictorial sources are no less important than any other is. As a confirmation of this fact, the article reviews the works of K.K. Kolman, G.A. Bosse, V.V. Kabanov, N.A. Kiselev, Y.N. Raukh, and a painting by an unknown artist of the mid–19th century. Using these artworks as an example, the significance of works of art in the restoration of the historical appearance of a Russian manor, the Semyonovskoye-Otrada manor, is evaluated. A conclusion is drawn whether it is possible to use exclusively works of art for the organization restoration work or whether other sources are also needed.

This paper presents a project for the reorganization and conservation of the cultural heritage site "A.N. Kraft's Estate at Kostino, early 20th century" and analyses the historical and analytical aspects of the design. The project, involving restoration and further development of a significant historical part of the city of Korolev, Moscow Oblast, seeks to reorganize the space and adapt the cultural heritage objects located in the area to modern use. The project was evaluated by means of the resource planning method, which enables a qualitative assessment of the concept to be implemented. In conclusion, the authors outline basic approaches to the development of a concept for reorganization of an area with existing cultural heritage objects.

The changing labor market sets new requirements for specialists in the field of design. It is essential to adapt the educational process and its elements to the needs of producing competitive graduates, including in the subject area of spatial design. The specifics of this subject area dictate that higher school teachers employ the most effective methods and techniques in the disciplines that make up the course. It is important to not only familiarize students with the terminology, basic concepts and historical prerequisites of spatial design but also highlight the specifics of spatial design in its diversity. The article reviews the competences and identifies the core skills that a spatial designer must have in order to be competitive on the labor market.