History of Activities of the Akmola District Union of Cooperatives (1917–1922)

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-121
Author(s):  
Galya A. Alpyspaeva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Russian Market ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Cooperative Movement ◽  
Short Period ◽  
History Of ◽  
National Cooperative ◽  
Cooperation System

Based on the analysis of the previously unused archival sources and research works on the history of Russian cooperation, the main areas of the activities of the Akmola District Union of Cooperatives in 1917–1922 are studied and generalized. In terms of methodology, the study is based on the works of ideologists of Russian cooperation (M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky, V.F. Totomianets, A.V. Chayanov, and others) and the original concepts they developed. The article analyzes the activities of the Union of Cooperatives of a particular micro-region: the number of employees, organizational structure and management, organization of industrial production, financial and social policies, cultural and educational activities. The author substantiates the role of the District Union of Cooperatives in the development of economic relations in the region and in the district peasant farms’ entry into the all-Russian market. Despite the difficult political circumstances and the relatively short period of existence (from August 1917 to the end of 1922), the Akmola District Union of Cooperatives became an economic and organizational center, contributed to the establishment and development of the consumer cooperation system not only in the district, but also in the region: it initiated the establishment of the regional Union of Steppe Cooperatives. In the conditions of the territorial remoteness from industrial centers and the underdeveloped transport infrastructure, the District Union of Cooperatives significantly facilitated and promoted the production activities of the peasants of the region connecting them with the market, expedited the involvement of Kazakh farms in the regional economy. The Union carried out an active social policy and diversified cultural and educational work, allocated significant amounts from its profits to the development of education in the district. According to the author, the activities of the Akmola District Union of Cooperatives can be considered as an integral part of the national cooperative movement, and its success was due to the application of the allRussian experience during the heyday of cooperation in the country.

scholarly journals Lviv printings general professional assosiation of mutual assistance in 1856-1867. Analysis of activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. R. Berest
Keyword(s):  
Trade Union ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Trade Union Movement ◽  
Mutual Assistance ◽  
Union Movement ◽  
Self Defense ◽  
Short Period ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Creation

The attempt to analyze and show the important role of Lviv printers and to describe their role in the development of Galician society has been made in the article. This attempt has been made on the basis of documents, the principle of historicism, scientific and objective approach. The importance and problematic of the comprehensive study of the oldest history of the creation, formation and development of Lviv printers’ professional co-operation of mutual assistance has been highlighted, and the history and activities of this organization in stages have been described. In general, trade unions emerged as an independent united self-defense organizations and they were formed in the form of workers’ associations and mutual assistance funds. During the first half of the nineteenth century the crystallization of the activities of trade unions happened under the influence of various measures, hold by the administrations, the police and the authorities. This contributed to the further unification of labor and the creation of all-city union of printers in Lviv. It is quite logical that the basis of their actions was their desire to achieve and get the working solidarity, mutual support and assistance. The activities of the trade union were regulated by the statutes. First of all, the purpose of the establishment and operation of the organization was socio-economic, cultural and educational ones. Those purposes were approved by the relevant state authorities and, thus, prevented trade unions from participating in political life.The short period of the 1860-1880s can be considered to be a separate stage in the process of the formation of the mass trade union movement in Galicia. Together with the trade unions of printers, settlers, brokers, masons, carpenters, builders, tanneries, metal workers, doctors, pharmacists, tradesmen, postmen, civil servants, lawyers and many others united and became active partners of the region.The problem, which has been investigated in the article, has a valuable scientific significance as it allows to solve one of the most important issues: to get the historical understanding of activities of Lviv trade union organizations, which have not been thoroughly studied yet.

scholarly journals New trends in Sino-Russian entrepreneurship

Upravlenie ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Wantao Lai ◽  
Ye Dongmei ◽  
Duanan Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Bilateral Trade ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Chinese Market ◽  
Russian Market ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Chinese Entrepreneurs ◽  
Business In China

Not only the long history of Sino-Russian economic communication but also Good timing, geographical convenience and good human relations help build up a solid foundation for modern cooperation between China and Russia as well as provide entrepreneurs with good opportunities to process global operation in Russian market or Chinese market.. This paper explores some new trends in entrepreneurship, which are both in China and Russia and pinpoint the underlying reasons behind those new trends. The article studies the legal framework for the development of Chinese-Russian trade and economic relations. The bilateral trade of Russia and China with the introduction of innovative technologies has been considered. The work of Chinese entrepreneurs in Russia has been analyzed. The assessment of the Russian market and its potential by the Chinese has been given. The conclusion of bilateral Sino-Russian agreements, the establishment of joint ventures, as well as the difficulties that Chinese businessmen have to deal with in Russia have been described. The work of Russian entrepreneurs in China has been examined. The opportunities for Russians to do business in China have been shown. The interest of the Chinese government and business circles in Russian investments, bilateral economic and cultural cooperation has been noted. Сhinese regard such good relationships between China and Russia as “honeymoon”. Under “honeymoon”, it is believed that Chinese and Russian entrepreneurs should seize the opportunity, expanding cross-border e-commerce communication, promoting technical exchange, and creating a win-win situation for both Chinese and Russians.

scholarly journals MUSEUM ETHNOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEXT OF ETHNOGRAPHIC FINNO-UGRIC STUDIES IN THE USSR (1920s-1930s)

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-721
Author(s):  
Aleksei Egorovich Zagrebin ◽  
Valerii Engelsovich Sharapov
Keyword(s):  
Nation Building ◽  
Museum Studies ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Local History ◽  
Visual Images ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
The Family ◽  
National Movements ◽  
History Of

This paper offers a discussion of the role of ethnographic Finno-Ugric studies in Soviet nation building. In particular, it is concerned with the issue of representation of ethnicity/ethnic identity in various fields of museum studies: expeditions, local history, educational work, and exhibition activities. Special attention is paid to the field studies of Moscow and Leningrad ethnographers who participated in the formation of collections of regional museums of local lore and the construction of “authentic” visual images of Finno-Ugric peoples in the Soviet ethnographic portrait of the “family of peoples of the USSR”. One of the key questions is how the ethnographic reality and the transformative perspective of Soviet nation building correlated in the expedition practice. The role of the institute of museums in national movements is emphasized in recent studies of the history of Russian ethnography and the implementation of various ethnographic projects. In the authors’ opinion, ethnographers who conducted expert and scientific research, acted as intermediaries in the dialogue/conflict between local communities and authorities in building a regional national discourse.

Academician Sitaryan. Create the future for today

2020 ◽  
pp. 159-188
Author(s):  
Yu.V. Yakutin
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Economic Reform ◽  
Economic History ◽  
Soviet Economy ◽  
Active Participant ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
History Of ◽  
Reform Processes ◽  
Academy Of Sciences

On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Free Economic Society — VEO of Russia, is preparing a series of articles devoted to members of the academy who actively collaborated with VEO. Academician Sitaryan S.A. entered the economic history of Russia both as a prominent theoretical scientist, and as a talented organizer of economic reform processes, and as an active participant in the life of VEO. The article analyzes the scientific views of Academician S. Sitaryan on the problems of reforming the Soviet economy, starting with the «kosygin reform» and up to the reform of the late 80s of the twentieth century. The role of academician S. Sitaryan is revealed. in approving value categories in the practice of managing the national economy. The contribution of S. Sitaryan to the theory of analysis of macro- and microeconomic processes is shown; organization and assessment of the effectiveness of foreign economic relations; building rational and optimal budgetary relations between the center and the regions.

Diplomatic Salvation: Buddhist Exchanges and Sino-Japanese Rapprochement

2020 ◽  
pp. 187-203
Author(s):  
Lauren Richardson ◽  
Gregory Adam Scott
Keyword(s):  
Diplomatic History ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Sacred Sites ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Soka Gakkai ◽  
History Of ◽  
War Dead ◽  
Jodo Shinshu

Beginning in the ruins of Buddhist sacred sites in China, Richardson and Scott unearths the reconstruction of post-imperial Sino-Japanese relations through the history of Buddhist exchanges. Building on important new trends in the diplomatic history of early Cold War East Asia, Richardson and Scott move well beyond the focus on Japan-PRC economic relations to minkan religious networks which tied Japan and China throughout the 1950s and 1960s. In so doing this chapter sheds light on the central role of temple priests and religious groups such as Jōdō shinshū and Sōka gakkai, illustrating how Buddhism and religion were pragmatically deployed to bypass official obstacles to bilateral relations. Ultimately, this chapter deepens our understanding of how Buddhist religious and cultural heritages were mobilized to build trust and cooperation beyond the violence of imperial wars. In memorializing war dead, and in returning the remains of forced laborers, religious leaders played an important role in normalizing relations between Japan and the PRC.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES CARE SOCIETY FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF BARNAUL (1880s – EARLY XX CENTURY)

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
I. N. Nikulina ◽  
M. N. Potupchik
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Weekend Schools ◽  
Holistic Perception ◽  
History Of

The study of history of cultural and educational society’s activity, as well as the way they influence the socio-cultural space of provincial towns, contributes to holistic perception of cultural development of Siberia as well as Russia in general. Some  issues  relating  to  creation  and  development  of  Barnaul  Society  of  Care for Elementary Education and its educational activity through libraries are considered in the article. The society was founded due to the selfless work of such an outstanding public person as V. K. Shtilke. Shtilke’s initiative as well as the initiative of other members of the society contributed to the opening of schools for children and weekend schools for adults, strengthening of public education through library organization, public readings, lectures, accessible performances. The main directions, methods, forms and results of educational work identified in the course of the study have led to the conclusion about the leading role of the Society in extracurricular education in Barnaul in 1880s – the beginning of 20th century. The conclusion about the significant influence of libraries of the Society on the dissemination of book culture among the broad masses of the population is justified. 

scholarly journals A Consumers’ International? The International Cooperative Alliance and Cooperative Internationalism, 1918–1939: A Nordic Perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Hilson
Keyword(s):  
Nordic Countries ◽  
Transnational Politics ◽  
Cooperative Movement ◽  
Nordic Region ◽  
History Of ◽  
Programmatic Statement

SummaryInterest in the history of consumer cooperation has grown in recent years, but the transnational dimensions of the movement, including the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), remain under-researched. This paper examines the debates about the meanings of cooperation during the period 1918–1939, focusing on the Nordic countries as a case study within the ICA. The paper considers how cooperators drew on the legacy of the Rochdale Pioneers as the basis for a programmatic statement for the ICA, before turning to explore the implications of this for the ordinary members who shopped in the cooperative stores. Examination of these debates within the cooperative movement can, it is argued, illuminate our understandings of both the transnational politics of consumption, and the ambitions, limits, and practices of internationalism during the interwar years. Lastly, some attention is given to the role of cooperation in the emergence of a distinctive Nordic region.

scholarly journals Sources to the History of the Education Society ‘Prosvita’ in Sumy (1917-1918)

2019 ◽  
pp. 33-46
Author(s):  
Vyacheslav O. Artyukh ◽  
Hennadiy M. Ivanushchenko
Keyword(s):  
Local State ◽  
State Archive ◽  
Central State ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Education Society ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
History Of ◽  
The City ◽  
State Language

This work is dedicated to the publication and analysis of 15 previously unknown documents from the history of ‘Prosvita’ society during the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1918). Some of the documents are now stored in the funds of the State Archive of Sumy Oblast and the Central State Archive of Supreme Authorities and Governments of Ukraine, the another section are newspaper publications in rare editions and a memoir. The contents of the documents testify that in Sumy the ‘Prosvita’ Society was established on April 9, 1917, and already on May 21 strongly declared itself, becoming the organizer of the Shevchenko festival. At the same time, the Society made proposals to name one of the city streets by the name of Taras Shevchenko, and erect a monument in memory of him. Sumy ‘Prosvita’ took an active part in the Ukrainianization of the local state administrations when the Hetman Pavlo Skoropadskyj was a ruler of Ukraine. At ‘Prosvita’, courses in Ukrainian Studies and Ukrainian were opened for civil servants, teachers, and all who were interested. In October 1918, during the discussion around the introduction of two state languages in Ukraine – the Ukrainian and Russian, congresses of the ‘Prosvita’ societies of Sumy district unambiguously had spoken in favor of the Ukrainian language as the only state language and a resolution was sent to Hetman Skoropadskyj. Also, ‘Prosvita’ constantly had organized literary meetings and concerts, lectures, most often in its premises. Here, the famous Ukrainian writer Hnat Hotkevych had lectured on the history of Ukraine from October 15, 1918. In addition, lectures on national issues here were read by Yakiv Mamontov, V. Kolomiets, Mykola Yukhnovsky. On October 3, 1918, a concert of the famous kobzar Ivan Kuchuhura-Kucherenko was scheduled in the premises of ‘Prosvita’. Also, theatrical activity was one of the main activities of ‘Prosvita’. Prosvita in Sumy had staged performances at the Korepanov Theatre, which they rented. A Ukrainian choir also performed at the ‘Prosvita’. In 1918, at the time of the Ukrainian State of Hetman P. Skoropadskyj, the most significant in the activity of Sumy ‘Prosvita’ was the opening by virtue of his efforts, Ukrainian grammar schools. Grammar schools were started to act in Sumy and in Nyzhnia Syrovatka and Yunakivka villages. The documents provided make it possible to carry out a reasoned reconstruction of national and cultural life in Sumy during the Ukrainian Revolution, they will undoubtedly interest historians and local historians and will stimulate further research in this direction, as they shed additional light on the history of cultural and educational work in Sumy, as well as wider the role of “Prosvita” in the processes of modern Ukrainian national formation. Keywords: Sumy, “Prosvita”, revolution, Ukrainianization, education, Ukrainian language, theatre, Taras Shevchenko.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIETIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN ELISAVETGRAD REGION: SECOND HALF OF XIX–EARLY XX CENTURY

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Olena Olizko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Rich ◽  
The City

The article reveals the role of educational societies of Yelisavetgrad region in the development of education in the region in the second half of the XIX – early XX century. The purpose of the article is to reveal the role of educational societies of Yelisavetgrad region in the development of education in the region in the second half of the XIX – early XX century. The publication uses a historical-retrospective method, which allows for a retrospective analysis of the history of educational societies of Yelisavetgrad region in the period under study and highlight their contribution to the development of education in the region. It was found that a significant contribution to the development of educational processes in the Yelisavetgrad region in this period was made by educational societies opened on the initiative of progressive public figures of the city. Among the greatest achievements of Yelisavetgrad charity in providing various segments of the population with both basic and special knowledge is the rich and diverse activity of the Yelisavetgrad Society for Literacy and Crafts, which on a charitable basis carried out large-scale educational, pedagogical and educational work: progressive literature, conducted significant educational and organizational and advocacy work among the population and students of educational institutions, organized theater performances, concerts, art exhibitions. Through the efforts of the society, a home for young homeless children, the first kindergartens, a free public library-reading room and a public library were opened in the city. Active educational and propaganda activities of the members of the society played a leading role in the spread of education among various segments of the population, contributed to the development of schooling in the region. N. Braker, P. Ryabkov, M. Fedorovsky, V. Khartsiev and others made a significant contribution to reviving the work of the society.

scholarly journals Resilient to Crises: How Cooperatives Are Adapting Sustainably to Overcome COVID-19-induced Challenges

2021 ◽  
pp. 097300522199162
Author(s):  
Mohit Dave
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Cooperative Model ◽  
Cooperative Movement ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Grassroots Level ◽  
National Cooperative ◽  
Made In

This article argues that cooperative and mutual enterprises (CMEs) have a key role to play in transforming to sustainable and resilient societies in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. It looks at the contributions that CMEs have made in responding to the previous and ongoing crisis in Asia and the Pacific region. This article discusses the role of umbrella organisations and how their initiatives can facilitate a ‘trickle-down’ effect throughout the cooperative movement, highlighting examples of stimulus packages and their policy linkages. This article incorporates a brief overview of large national cooperative enterprises and apexes and their substantial contribution to resilience and sustainability. The author demonstrates the major role that cooperatives and mutuals are playing to foster inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots level. This article concludes by arguing that CMEs are particularly resilient in adapting to a crisis, due to the specific features of the cooperative model, including the values of democracy and solidarity, as well as the principles of cooperation among cooperatives and concern for the community. Strong partnerships between and within cooperatives and mutuals can be instrumental in enhancing the emerging role of the movement as a pivotal actor in transforming towards sustainable and resilient societies.

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