Salmon fishery in the Pechora Uyezd at the beginning of the XX century

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Based on archival sources and literature, the paper considers the state of the salmon fishery, the most profitable type of peasant activity of the Pechora Uyezd of the Arkhangelsk Province at the beginning of the XXcentury. Its role in the peasant economy has been studied, and the number of industrialists in two volosts of the Pechora Uyezd - Pustozersk and Ust-Tsilma, where the fishery was widespread, has been identified. A brief description of the fishing gear used in salmon fishing is given. The widespread organization of the fishery in the form of artels, and the emergence of wealthy peasant entrepreneurs who made extensive use of hired workers from among their fellow villagers are noted. The deep penetration of capitalism into this industry is revealed. It is concluded that at the beginning of the XX century the salmon fishery in the Pechora Uyezd had a vivid commercial character.

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IDR: 149147851   |   DOI: 10.19110/1994-5655-2025-2-63-66

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