Socio-cultural life of a provincial Siberian town: a review of the book “The World of culture of Yeniseisk in the second half of the 19th - early 20th century: a dictionary of basic characteristics, concepts and personalities (to the 400th anniversary of Yeniseisk)” by A.V. Aksienova, N.G. Gonina, A.P. Dvoretskaya and A.A. Terskova

Abstract

The review examines a historical encyclopedic dictionary devoted to various aspects of the socio-cultural life of the unique city of Yeniseisk. The authors have collected and systematized significant data on the history of everyday life of the town. When compiling the encyclopedic dictionary, narrative sources of a wide range were used. Special attention is paid to representatives of different social and professional groups. A significant place in the work is occupied by biographical articles and descriptions of old-age families. The importance of this study is related to the implementation of state programs for the development of small towns and the preservation of their historical and cultural heritage.