Cultural identity through the paradigm of museification of architectural heritage

In the conditions of accelerating urbanization, architectural objects become not only a place and material for museum expositions, but also symbols of historical and cultural identity of communities. However, the concept of “museification” acquires a different vector of development in different parts of the world. The paradigm of formation and development is especially noticeable if we consider the regions of Europe, Asia and the CIS. Despite the common essence of the process - the preservation and actualization of cultural heritage, differences are found not only in the use of the term “museification” itself, but also in its functions and purpose. The study demonstrates various approaches to museification, including preservation of the context of cultural identity and involvement of local communities.