RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DISTRICT COUNCILS OF SOUTH-EASTERN RUSSIA AND THE GOVERNMENT IN 1913-1917

Abstract

The article discusses the relationships between district councils of south-eastern Russia and the government in 1913 - 1917. The author examines the mission, forms and types of activities of local institutions, as well as the specifics of their relationships with governmental agencies of different levels. The author studies the process, features and mechanisms of relations between government bodies and local authorities in such specific region as the south-east of Russia. The experience accumulated by district councils before and during the First World War is summarized.

Keywords

• local government
• government agencies
• district councils
• the governors
• the emperor
• cooperation