in modern dynamically developing cities, renovation processes are often accompanied by new construction in already built-up areas. In recent years, in Yekaterinburg, the loss of urban facilities that were well known to citizens has caused more and more resonance and attracted the attention of public organizations that oppose demolition. This article attempts to analyze the changes that have occurred in four Ural cities in terms of the loss of architectural objects, compare the reaction of citizens to these losses and determine the most significant losses for cities.

Keywords: demolition, historical heritage, preservation, loss, cities, renewal, urban environment, public organizations, citizens, significance, value