Features of the Kuban life environment historical formation

The specificity of the Kuban settlements‘ historical formation is considered in the context of regional peculiarities, as well as the folk traditions and customs of the peoples inhabiting the indicated territory. The main socio-economic prerequisites for the living environment formation in the settlements are indicated. Much attention is paid to the historical settlements of the Kuban, the objects of cultural heritage, their preservation and restoration. The specific planning structure of the settlements and regional identity in the constituent territories‘ diversity of these settlements are noted. Attention is focused on the settlement structure, on its formation over a long historical period of architectural and urban development. The following features have been proven: historical continuity, the transfer of cultural values, folk traditions from generation to generation.