The author analyzes the causes of awakening of the State interest to cultural heritage and legacy of Russia in the 17th — 18th centuries. The formation of legal and political basics for the culture safeguarding activity, new for that period of rule, is considered. The author shows how the ancient religious monuments’ political and symbolic role was located in the center of State attention and did contribute to understand the necessity of their preservation. Main directions of State policy in the field under study are unveiled.

Keywords: State; Church; cultural heritage; historical values; culture safeguarding activity.

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