To the History of Commission for the Eradication of Misuse of Power in the Taurida Province
Journal: Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University History
Year: 2021

This article examines work of The Commission for the eradication of misuse of power in the Taurida Governorate, which existed in 1816–1819. The sources used for this study include documents from the Russian State Historical Archive and State Archive of the Republic of Crimea. This organization was established by the central authorities to examine the work of the local administration and illegal acquisition of land by officials. Members of ruling circle believed that the key to incorporation of t