RENOVATION OF KINDERGARTENS BUILT IN THE 1960S-90S IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS

The article considers the current situation with kindergartens in Belarus built in the XX century. It is revealed that the majority of kindergartens are currently not operated or reconstructed for other purposes. The possibility of kindergarten renovation into a socially significant object – an orthodox educational centre isconsidered on the example of a kindergarten in Novopolotsk. The directions of renovation were determined, taking into account the needs of the centre, traditional requirements of the Orthodox Church and modern ideas about comfort, functionality and aesthetics for visitors of all age groups. The renovation activities were defined; zoning of the building floors in accordance with the list of required premises and their functional purpose, colour solutions, facade finishes were developed.