In memory of S. S. Aidarov (1928—2014)

The obituary is dedicated to Sayar Sitdikovich Aidarov (1928-2014), an eminent scholar, founder of the Kazan architectural school of scientific restoration. He was the first to use scientific historical and theoretical methods of study and conservation of the ruined architectural remains on the Bolghar settlement site, laid the scientific foundations of the restoration and reconstruction of the Bolghar reserve and other monuments of the Middle Ages. Subsequently, S. S. Aidarov developed projects of restoration of the Kazan Kremlin, Sviyazhsk and scientific reconstruction of the Bilyar mosque. He also sought to reflect the traditions of the Bulgar-Tatar architecture in modern architecture of Tatarstan and participated in the design work on Tatarstan National Library, the Ramadan Mosque, the Kul Sharif mosque and other projects. In the field of education, S.S. Aidarov founded the Department of theory, history and ethnic problems of architecture.