The reflection of exhibition activity of the Saratov society of fine arts lovers of the 1889–1893s in the local periodical press (based on “the Saratov sheet” and “the Saratov diary”)

The exhibition activity of the Saratov society of Fine Arts lovers, conducted from the establishment till the end of 1893, is considered. Based on the local periodical press: “the Saratov sheet” and “the Saratov diary” there is observed the content of exhibitions and the values of local press and citizens. It is concluded about the significance of exhibitions, organized by the Society of Fine Arts lovers. There is evaluated their contribution in the development of cultural processes of the Lower Volga region at the end of the XIXth century.