The ethno-religious factor in the socio-economic adaptation of the Muslim population of the Yenisei province in the XIX — early XX centuries

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of socio-economic adaptation of the Muslim population in the territory of the Yenisei province within the framework of modernization processes that took place in Russian society in the second half of the XIX — early XX centuries. The work was prepared on the basis of an analysis of normative legal acts, as well as archival materials presented in the collections of the State Archive of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The authors draw attention to the fact that despite the reforms carried out in the country, the territory of the Yenisei province, even at the beginning of the XX century, continues to be mainly the land of exiles, which undoubtedly had an impact on the social composition of the population, as well as its economic situation. The Russian old-timers were reluctant to accept Muslim settlers, which is explained by the social and economic instability of most of them. An analysis of the sources allowed the authors to conclude that the old-timers did not dislike Muslims on ethnic grounds, and all conflicts had an economic basis, where the religious factor was indirect. Experiencing economic difficulties, Muslims, especially those with the status of exiled settlers, sought to establish themselves in the city and be counted among the bourgeoisie.