The Preobrazhensky prikaz: the circumstances of its functioning in the times of the «police state» formation (1717-1724)

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This essay is devoted to the historical implementation of the Preobrazhensky prikaz during the times of state reforms of Peter The Great, carried out at the end of 1710s - beginning of the 1720s. For the first time, the law about Preobrazhensky prikaz issued on 29th of April 1722 is analyzed, and the circumstances of the criminal persecution in 1723-1725 of the persons in charge of the prikaz apparatus, are highlighted. Particular attention is given to the review of an attempt to reorganize the Preobrazhensky prikaz in 1724.

Петр i, peter the great, preobrazhensky prikaz, secret chancellory, ruling senate, special jurisdiction courts

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