The possibilities of the Ivashkevich — Kolesnikov’s genetic forest typology as a theoretical basis for solving the task of restoring primary (nominally primary) coniferous forests are described. It is noted this process occurs according only to a short-term derivative or long-term derivative type of forest formation. It was concluded that the short-term derivative type is the most preferable compared to the long-term derivative type as it takes a shorter period and is the most successful in terms of the formation indigenous (conditionally indigenous) forest stand. The study results of deciduous stands formed in the place of coniferous stands confirmed that, when solving the problem of restoring primary (nominally primary) dark coniferous forests through a temporarily dominant non-indigenous species (through a change of species), the most promising objects are forest stands developing according to the short-term type of forest formation. They are characterized as primary-derivative forest stands, that is, formed, for example, after the cutting of the primary forest stand. In this case, in order to restore dark coniferous stands a specialized system of transformation felling is required. The cuttings are carried out before the derivative deciduous forest stands get mature. Timing of the first felling depends on when dark coniferous trees appeared in the cut area or under the canopy of deciduous trees. For their effective use, information on the vertical structure of the tree stand, starting from its middle age, is required. The undergrowth and lower story of the main forest-forming species (composition, age, height, quantity) must be taken into account. As a result of using the proposed system specifically aimed at tending the dark coniferous undergrowth, compared to the existing one (thinning cuttings + cutting of age mature derivative deciduous forest stand) the probability of the dark coniferous stands forming increases and this process itself is reduced by at least 10–15 years.