Old Arkhangelsk was the world's largest array of wooden architecture. This unique phenomenon, which embodied the wonderful construction and artistic traditions of the Russian North, reached its peak by the beginning of the 20th century, and since the 1950s it seemed doomed to complete destruction. Thanks to the efforts of enthusiasts, supported by the majority of the townspeople, the surviving monuments, one hopes, will be saved. The book, useful for professionals, is also addressed to everyone who is interested in wooden architecture, local history and - more broadly - the history of Russia.