Methodogical problems of historiography relations russian authorities and sosiety in general education in the XIX - early XX centuries

The article discusses the methodological problems of studying the interaction between government and society in the development of General education in Russia in the XIX - early XX century. The solution of these problems occupied a significant place in the works of Russian scientists of the past, yet little involved in historical and pedagogical turnover. However, a huge number of such studies requires proper methodological orientation. The article shows that the current problem can be solved with the active use of the achievements of representatives of other Sciences, in particular of legal science.