Supreme Siberian Administration and Organization of Study of Siberia in the Second Half of the 19th Century

The article is devoted to the problem of interaction of power and science in Russia in the second half of the 19 th century. It is emphasized that the development of science was closely connected with solving internal and foreign policy problems of the state. The author considers the participation of higher Siberian administration in the organisation of studying of Siberia. Special attention is paid to the role of the main leaders of the Siberian regions - governor-generals and governors - in the establishment of regional scientific institutions and expeditions, the development of higher education, museums, military-topographical, statistical and meteorological services. The article covers the issues of financing the regional organizations, providing an opportunity to conduct research for political exiles. On the basis of historical literature, published and unpublished sources the contribution of scientific institutions, scientists, ethnographers in the development of Siberia, strengthening of Russia’s positions in Central Asia and the far East is revealed. The relevance of the study is determined by the practical significance of the development of the topic of the article at the moment. The results of the study can be used when writing scientific papers, preparing lectures and teaching AIDS. The findings can draw the attention of the representatives of modern state power and all those interested in the history of the organization of science in Russia

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