As part of the internship organized by the Moscow Government and the Moscow Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, restoration students from specialized educational institutions from the Lugansk People's Republic, the Donetsk People's Republic and the Zaporozhye Region took part in architectural master classes "The Scale of the Historical Environment". Three master classes, which took place in Moscow, were conducted by Associate Professor at the SPbGASU Department of Architectural and Urban-Planning Heritage, PhD of Architecture Nadezhda Akulova. The SPbGASU Preparatory Department acted as the coordinator of the master classes.

The students' task was to form teams in a short time, distribute responsibilities, and formulate a series of design solutions aimed at preserving the environment. Using simple materials such as plastic straws, play dough, skewers, masking tape, and cotton swabs, the students created an environment proportionate to the scale of the main design object - a paper cup symbolizing a bus stop, a private home, or a skyscraper. In addition to the model, the team presented their project in the form of sketches and a report.

Participants in the master classes demonstrated teamwork, creativity, and composition skills both in the model and in presentation sketches. All of this was done with an understanding of the scale and proportionality of the environment. The classes helped students get acquainted with the profession of an architect, better understand the importance of forming an architectural environment and working with context, and develop teamwork and public speaking skills.

The Moscow Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage expressed gratitude to Nadezhda Akulova: "Thanks to your help, one of the main objectives of the internship was realized - to tell young talents about various aspects of the architectural and restoration profession. The event allowed to increase the level of skill and motivation of students who will apply their knowledge to restore cultural heritage sites in new Russian regions."