German and Austrian prisoners of war in Perm governor during the First World War

This article examines the use of the labor of German and Austrian prisoners of war in the Perm province. The procedure for the selection of prisoners, the preparation of applications from factories, the participation of the Perm governor in this process has been determined. The spheres of use of prisoners of war, their age composition and specialties are characterized. The conditions for placing prisoners, working conditions and the consequences of refusal to work are noted.