The evolution of forms of metrical books in Tobolsk diocese in XVIII - early XX centuries

The article discusses the evolution of the design of metrical books in Tobolsk diocese in XVIII - early XX centuries. The relevance of the study due to the fact that the study of evolution of metrical books in Tobolsk diocese in the XVIII - early XX centuries, identification and analysis of factors that determine a change in its content and design, promotes understanding of the laws of the church record keeping. Attention is paid to the analysis of the form of metrical books Tobolsk diocese XVIII - early XX centuries. The results of the comparative analysis of metrical books of births with the legislation that led to the conclusions about the evolution of the form of these documents. Particular attention is paid to the degree of implementation of legislation regulating the rules of metrical books in the Tobolsk diocese in the XVIII - early XX centuries. It is proved that the practice of record keeping in the parish church was subjected to regulate the impact, constantly improved, enriched by new elements.