Orthodox pilgrimage in the XIX - early XX centuries. And influence of the state apparatus at the orthodox pilgrimage

This paper describes the history of the Orthodox pilgrimage to the holy places in the XIX-XX centuries, the influence of external and internal state policy on development of the pilgrimage, the creation of such societies as RDM, «Committee for action on the device of the charitable institutions for Orthodox fans» and «the Imperial Orthodox Palestinian Society». The article also describes the main customs of this procession.