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The importance of current investigation lies in growing attention to the protection of heritage in Russia. It is acknowledged that neglecting furthers the loss of aesthetic and landscape variety. Present forms of management usually mean limitation human activity that does not support the whole landscape in proper way. Cultural landscapes are not simply relics of the past, historical symbols of the Russian provinces, but also poles of potential growth, which are able to revive the province. The study has revealed that during the restoration of cultural landscapes (monasteries, estates) it is necessary to take into account two important aspects: 1) the authenticity of the restored area and 2) the potential use, investment in attractiveness of reviving cultural landscape. The sustainability of the cultural landscape is considered, on the one hand, as dynamically valuable characteristic, i.e. characteristic of sustainable use of the cultural landscape resources, and on the other hand, sustainability is a multi-criteria assessment of various indicators of sustainable development. This investigation proposes two approaches of assessing sustainability in regards to cultural landscapes: landscape (or natural) and anthropogenic. Landscape approach emphasizes the natural landscape conditions, and anthropogenic – actual cultural and historical component. Research is financially supported by grants of Russian Foundation for Basic Research (12-05-31427, 14-05-07023 and 15-05-01788)