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The article studies the structural features of the floor and attic ceilings of the main building of the former Tomsk Imperial University built in 1878−1888 and their changes during the operation and after restoration in 1988-1991. The relevance is conditioned by the tendency of irreparable losses of authentic structural elements during repair and restoration of cultural heritage objects and historical buildings in Tomsk. Purpose: The aim of the research is to study the floor structures of the main building of the former Imperial University in Tomsk (since 1919 Tomsk State University), as well as the degree of preservation of their authenticity after repair and restoration works. Methodology/approach: The literature review; exploration of the general state of structures before and after restoration. The article is the first to analyze the degree of preservation of the authentic structures of the interstorey and attic ceilings at the investigated object after the repair and restoration works and to introduce into scientific circulation design and fixation drawings, photographs of the structures in the process of restoration. Identification of structural properties of the floor and attic ceilings of the main building of the first university in Siberia and the analysis of restoration. Practical implications: Research results can be used in carrying out repair and restoration of public houses in Tomsk.
Кутуков et al. (Thu,) studied this question.