{"title":"The Ruling Elite in Russia at the End of the 15th — 17th Сenturies in Modern Russian and Foreign Historiography","authors":"A. Korzinin","doi":"10.18254/s207987840025196-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840025196-4","url":null,"abstract":"The article is devoted to modern Russian and foreign historiography of the ruling elite (the Sovereign's Court) of the 16th — 17th centuries. The article analyzes both general special studies on the ruling elite and works that touch upon certain aspects of the history of the court (study of the genealogy of noble families, land ownership of the nobility, analysis of the history of boyar clans, participation of the elite in the court struggle, anthropological plots concerning the mentality, religious life, everyday life of the upper classes of Russian society). The paper notes nowadays a significant increase of interest in the study of the nobility, including the ruling elite. It is shown that the studies of the last decades are developing in line with those directions that were outlined in soviet and foreign historiography back to the 80s of 20th century Modern researchers of the history of the ruling elite pay great attention not only to the traditional institutional approach, but also to the study of informal relations in the court environment, inner—family ties, behavioral strategies at court, cultural needs, and religiosity of representatives of noble families. Particularly noted is the introduction into scientific circulation of a huge array of new sources for studying the composition and structure of the Sovereign's court, family ties, land ownership of the ruling elite, which creates favorable prerequisites for further study of this topic.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73618842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Roman Senatorial Aristocracy during the Gothic War (535—554): Composition, Mobility, Behavioral Strategies","authors":"E. Zaitseva","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024214-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024214-4","url":null,"abstract":"The Gothic war (535—554) was a geopolitical conflict in which the Romans, Goths, Franks and Lombards were involved at various stages. Based on the information of Procopius of Caesarea, the author of the article explores the degree of involvement in the conflict of the senatorial aristocracy of Rome. The paper concludes that despite the statements of the Greek historian, supported by some modern researchers, the senators were not exclusively passive observers of the clash between the emperor and the Goths. On the contrary, to the best of their ability, despite all the hardships, threats and the difficult psychological climate in the besieged city, the aristocrats tried both to adapt to the conditions of numerous sieges of Rome and to help the imperial army in the reconquest of Italy.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80777625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Image of Corsica in British Narratives during the Anglo-Corsican Reign of 1794—1796","authors":"Victoria Verchenkova","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024208-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024208-7","url":null,"abstract":"The author of the article analyzes the letters and diaries of the British military relating to the period of the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom. The British failed to hold Toulon in 1793, so their fleet needed to gain a foothold in some other major port of the Mediterranean. Corsican leader Pascal Paoli has been asking for help from the British in gaining independence from France since the autumn of 1793. In January 1794, the English Admiral Samuel Hood took advantage of this offer to establish British control over Corsica. Previously, the British knew about this island only from the stories of writers in the middle of the 18th century, in particular James Boswell, who was fascinated by Corsica and believed in the freedom-loving nature of Corsicans. However, Boswell's praise, according to the British who arrived, turned out to be far from reality. The British expected to see paradise on earth, but in fact they were faced with undeveloped agriculture, specific Corsican mores, sometimes poverty of the population and a manner of fighting different from the European one. In addition, not all the laws introduced by the British were suitable for Corsican customs. The most striking example of this is the Corsican vendetta. The British quickly became convinced of the otherness of the Corsicans, besides, the Republican Party began to gain more and more power on the island. As a result, both the Corsicans and the British did not live up to mutual expectations and after the evacuation of the British from Corsica, both rejected in fact any possible alliance with each other from now on.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87002122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The History of Botany (Gifts of Synesius, Bishop of Cyrene)","authors":"L. Selivanova","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024832-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024832-4","url":null,"abstract":"The article focuses on the identification of silphium — a forgotten precious plant and the symbol of ancient Cyrene — which became extinct in the first century C. E. due to the merciless plunder of local natural resources by Roman governors. However, some scholars believe that silphium survived into the fifth century, with reference to two letters (106 and 134) by Synesius, Bishop of Cyrene (370—413 C. E.). Based on their comparison with other written evidence, the author concludes that, consumed as he was with public duties and church service, Synesius could not fully immerse himself in botanical nuances of the local flora. He therefore identified some other Ferula species, acculturated by his correspondent, as silphium. As a local patriot, Synesius wholeheartedly upheld the legend of the surviving plant, seeing it as a symbol of victory over death, which gave hope to his fellow countrymen in hard times.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85128452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Kind of Christian is Honnête Homme? Notes on the Dutch and Russian Abbé de Bellegarde","authors":"M. Neklyudova","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024999-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024999-7","url":null,"abstract":"The article poses the question who wrote the treatise “Le chrétien honnête home”, which was published in Holland in 1736 as the last work of the Abbé de Bellegarde; in 1743, it was translated into Russian by Sergey Volchkov. The problem of authorship in this case turns out to be directly related to the confessional identity of the text, which should be definitely Catholic, but which was previously characterized by one researcher as Protestant. Given the fact that Russian translation transferred the content of the treatise into an Orthodox context, the choice between Catholic and Protestant bias acquires additional interest. The article suggests that “Le chrétien honnête homme” was written in Holland and reflected a moderate Jansenist point of view, which, precisely because of its moderation, was acceptable to the Russian translator.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87864162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Approaches in Soviet Antiquity Studies of the 1950—1970s: Vladislav Andreev’s Case","authors":"Anastasia Ashaeva","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024620-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024620-1","url":null,"abstract":"The article presents the scientific biography of Vladislav Nikolaevich Andreev (1927—1984), associate professor of the A. I. Herzen Leningrad State Pedagogical Institute. Based on an extensive set of archival documents, including the personal fund of V. N. Andreev, as well as scientific publications of the scientist and published memoirs about him, it will be shown how the Soviet science of antiquity was integrated into the late Soviet ideological structure, which influenced not only the problems of research, but also communication within the scientific community. Scientific problems of V. N. Andreev was associated with the economic life of classical Athens and, in particular, the history of the origin of wealth in ancient Greece. Interdisciplinary topics using the methods of sociology and mathematics in Soviet antiquity did not formally contradict the rules. However, Andreev nevertheless did not fit into any institutional discourse. The use of methods new to the Soviet science of antiquity, as well as fruitful contacts with foreign scientists (for example, with Moses Finley) also predetermined the \"incident\" of V. N. Andreev — his difficulties with defending first a candidate's and then a doctoral dissertation caused by complex relationships with the Leningrad Scientific School of Antiquity. Non-recognition of scientific achievements of V. N. Andreev's Leningrad colleagues vividly contrasted with the high assessments of the scientist's research achievements by foreign colleagues and colleagues from the Soviet Academy of Sciences, with a large number of publications not only in Soviet, but also in foreign publications, contacts with world-famous scientists.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82874375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prince at War: the Duke of Orleans and France's Conquest of Algeria during the July Monarchy","authors":"Natalya Tanjshina","doi":"10.18254/s207987840023941-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840023941-4","url":null,"abstract":"The article is devoted to the Mediterranean policy of France during the years of the July Monarchy to conquer and colonize Algeria. The article is devoted to the personality and activities of the eldest son of King Louis-Philippe, Duke Ferdinand of Orleans (1810—1842), who repeatedly visited Algeria and took part in hostilities. The article is based on the documentary heritage of the Duke of Orleans. The article concludes that the Duke of Orleans was a supporter of an active policy of conquest, colonization and development of Algeria. At the same time, he saw many of the problems that France faced in Algeria, primarily related to the state of the medical service, the system for placing soldiers in camps, and the state of infrastructure. The Duke of Orleans was sincerely concerned about the need to resolve these issues, took the necessary measures while in Algeria, and proposed methods for solving specific issues. His tragic death caused a dynastic crisis and seriously weakened the position of King Louis Philippe.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83079996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bishops and Archbishops of the Papal States on the Seizure of Its Territories by the Piedmontese Army (1859—1861)","authors":"Katsiaryna Kimlenka","doi":"10.18254/s207987840023840-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840023840-3","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract. The achievement of the political Unification of Italy is related to the emergence of a prolonged conflict between Church and State that was not limited to the confrontation between Pope Pius IX and the Italian government. It was also quite noticeable at the local level. In 1859—1861 Bishops and Archbishops of the Papal States faced the seizure of the papal possessions by the Piedmontese troops and its consequences. The attitude of the Archpastors to these events was caused by various considerations of both general and particular nature. The article is an attempt to systematize and explain the reaction of the Bishops and Archbishops of the Papal States to the change of authority and the policy of the Piedmontese administration regarding these territories in 1859—1861.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84649936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Participation of Young People in the Elimination of Illiteracy and the Development of the of the Education System of Soviet Belarus (1921—1939)","authors":"V. Danilovich","doi":"10.18254/s207987840024133-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840024133-5","url":null,"abstract":"Radical changes in social and political life, Cultural Revolution, modernization of agriculture and industry were implemented in Soviet Belarus in 1921—1939. Large-scale transformations objectively required solving the issue of education of the population. The article considers the process of Komsomol and young people's participation in the elimination of illiteracy and development of school, specialized secondary and higher education in Soviet Belarus in the interwar period. It is noted that the key role in this important state affair was played by young people, especially the Komsomol, which, despite numerous difficulties and hardships, had significant influence on the organization and development of the education system.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83425737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Three Bankruptcies: the Decline of Family Business in the Practices of Women Entrepreneurs in Moscow, 1830s to 1880s","authors":"G. Ulianova","doi":"10.18254/s207987840025197-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18254/s207987840025197-5","url":null,"abstract":"The article focuses on the issue of influence of the general economic situation and intra-family relations on the emergence of entrepreneurial risks that led to bankruptcy, and based on the reconstruction of three cases of the ruin of female entrepreneurs in the 1830s to 1880s from the proceedings of the Moscow Commercial Court. In a discourse in economics, bankruptcy represents one of the serious conflicts arising in the course of the development of Russia’s modern market economy and business culture. The presented cases of bankruptcy demonstrated that the causes were as follows: the lack of a distinctly defined distribution of responsibility and control between the partners in a family business; the insufficiency of the initial capital needed for establishing a factory and for its further development; the sharp decline in consumer demand for its products; and the crisis-imposed suspension of operations in the crediting system acting as an additional risk factor.","PeriodicalId":43742,"journal":{"name":"Rossiiskaya Istoriya","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82803515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}