Russian Governor Generals during the late reign of Alexander I: reasons for establishment and elimination of the post Cover Image

Причины введения и отмены генерал-губернаторств при Александре I
Russian Governor Generals during the late reign of Alexander I: reasons for establishment and elimination of the post

Author(s): Viktoriya Efimova
Subject(s): History
Published by: Издательство Исторического факультета СПбГУ
Keywords: Governor General; Alexander I; administrative reform; the North-West of Russia

Summary/Abstract: The article aims to analyze how academic works explain the reasons for countrywide establishment and subsequent complete elimination of the post of Governor General in the public administration system of the Russian Empire in early 1820’s. The author provides specifi c examples, elaborating on the details of service of Governor Generals of Arkhangelsk, Vologda and Olonetsk provinces.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 145-162
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Russian