Financial foundations of Yaroslavl city self–government functioning in 1870 – the first half of 1914

Aim. To study the financial component of the activities of Yaroslavl city self–government in 1870 – the first half of 1914, including the expenditure and received revenue parts of the city budget.

Methodology. The study of the city budget involves use of statistical research methods, compilation of comparative tables showing the ratio of certain sectors of the city income and expenditure estimates. The research is based on the study of the reports of Yaroslavl city council, office documentation, periodicals. Historical-systemic, chronological and comparative–historical methods were used in the work.

Results. The article reveals the structure of the revenue and expenditure part of the city budget, and identifies some features of Yaroslavl city government budget in comparison with the city budgets in other regions of central Russia. It is concluded that despite the deficit of the city budget, the city self-government was able to allocate significant amounts of money for social areas of their activities.

Research implications. The identification of the features of Yaroslavl city self-government budget, one of the most poorly studied regions in relation to the history of urban self-government in Russia in 1870–1917, allows us to expand the understanding of self-government in the cities of central Russia during this period. The research materials can be used in educational activities.

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