Вологодское купечество и Крымская война: к вопросу о специфике благотворительной деятельности в 1853–1856 годах

Abstract

The paper, based on the materials of the Vologda Provincial Gazette, provides a comprehensive analysis of the charitable activities of the Vologda merchants in the period 1853 – 1856, indicating its specifics dictated by the events of the Crimean War. In particular, such forms of charity as monetary donations in favor of the army; the manufacture of lint by members of merchant families; assistance in organizing recruitment kits, and the formation of militia squads; provision of solemn meetings of war heroes are given. These forms of support for the active army were typical for other provinces of the Russian Empire, however, this issue is presented in studies very fragmentary, which makes the presented material relevant.