Abstract
Basing on brood historic material the article considers major milestones in the FES activity in the context of Russia's social life. One of its first actions was the propaganda of planting potatoes in the country. Gradually the Society widened the sphere of its activity and methods of research, in particular, it became involved in publishing business, organizing exhibitions and expeditions. Among important directions of the FES work the authors point out the support of progressive undertakings in the economy. Modern activity of the Society after its revival when it has concentrated its efforts on promoting radical economic transformations is also analyzed.
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