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Creation and deployment of scientific institutions for the study of Dagestan in the 20s of the 20th century

The article considers the activities of the authorities of the republic on the creation of scientific institutions in the region in the 20s of the twentieth century by using diverse factual material. In conclusion, the author comes to a reasonable conclusion that in the period under review, the first research institutes and laboratories began to function in the region, despite significant difficulties.

«I find myself in Saratov in my sorrows…»: Pavel (Paisiy) Dubenskoy

The article compares biographical information about Pavel Dubenskoy, a large Volga industrialist of the 17th century, who later became the founder of the monastery in Saratov. One of Dubensky’s autographs dates back to 1682. This is an inscript on the book kept in the fund of the Regional Scientific Library of Saratov State University.

V. F. Totomianz – Historian, Theorist and Propagandist of Russian Cooperation

The contribution to the history and theory of the cooperative movement by the outstanding Russian scientist V. F. Totomianz, author of numerous works, encyclopedic essays on the history and theory of international and Russian cooperation. The practical participation of the Totomianz in the work of cooperative congresses, which determined the direction of development of Russian cooperation, is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to teaching, research and advocacy in Russia and in exile.

On the Possibility and Prospects of Deciphering Monograms on the Anonymous Obols of the Bosporus Coinage

It is not for the first century that the study of numismatics of ancient Bosporus is continued. The result has been the description of many kinds of coins of this coinage. In their classification, scientists paid attention to both the image and the legend, including those ciphered in monograms. The subject of this study was the ligatures from anonymous obols of Bosporus coinage. The fact is that neither they nor their similarities have been deciphered yet. However, in these notations, the names Padr and Itro were recognized.

Экономический эффект реорганизации речного транспорта на Волге в 1934–1936 годы

В статье анализируется положение речного флота СССР в период его реорганизации в середине 1930-х гг. Показаны результаты проводимых мероприятий на примере деятельности Верхневолжского, Средневолжского и Нижневолжского водного транспорта на данном этапе. Сделан вывод об исключительной важности речной инфраструктуры Волги в транспортной системе народного хозяйства страны. Волжский флот выполнял более трети всех речных перевозок в СССР, однако из-за недостаточных капиталовложений испытывал постоянные трудности.

Археология в Саратовском университете и Нижне-Волжском институте краеведения на переломе эпох (1920–1930-е годы)

По решению Временного правительства в Саратовском университете образуется историко-филологический факультет. Открывается отделение истории искусств и археологии. Функционировало Общество истории, археологии и этнографии, преобразованное в Нижневолжское общество краеведения. Был создан Археологический научно-исследовательский институт, реорганизованный в Нижне-Волжский институт краеведения. Он сыграл важную роль в археологическом изучении Юго-Востока нашей страны. Постоянно существовала кафедра, где преподавалась археология.

Why and how I became the historian?

Memories of Professor Anatoliy Avrus are devoted his way in historical science. He tells how he became interested in history and why did he join the history department of Saratov State University. He shares his own experience of choosing topics for research, writing dissertations and working in archives. The author gives some advice to young researchers who start their way in historical science

THE COURSE OF LIFE OF A HIGH OFFICIAL UNDER NIKOLAS: A. S. NOROV

One of the outstanding statemen and public figures of the Russia of the 40s – 60s of the 19th century was Avraam Sergeyevich Norov.He devoted his life to serving Russia which he loved sincerely and unselfishly. In 1812 A. S. Norov, a young boy of 17, defended his Motherland from the enemy. In 1854–1858 holding the post of the Minister of People`s Education he contributed with all his efforts to the development of education in the country. A. S. Norov made a significant contribution to the formation and development of native Oriental Studies.