Vladimir Shtiftar (1880-1942) and his Views on the Formation of the Architectural and Cultural Landscape of the Eupatoria Resort

The paper considers activities and theoretical heritage of Vladimir Shtiftar, a pedagogue and social activist of Slovenian ancestry, living in the early 20th century in a Black Sea town of Eupatoria. Shtiftar’s works devoted to the local landscape aesthetics, can be considered as one of the first attempts to ponder over an interaction between natural factors, urban planning, history of arts and healing practices. His interdisciplinary studies give us an insight into a vibrant context of a changing socio-economic structures in the pre-war Black Sea region. What inspired this passionate classical scholar to formulate a holistic outlook for a health resort aimed at preserving its rich cultural heritage, which was endangered by rapid modernization? How effective were V.Shtiftar’s efforts? Why do his views and works remain relevant today?