Siberia as an example of optimal russian administrative-territorial structure searching

The article analyzes features of management of Siberia in the first quarter of the XIX century. The mechanism of management of Siberia is an essential and distinctive part of the overall system imperialialist in the development of Russian statehood this time period. It is extremely evident the eternal problem of the relation of general and specific elements of its structure and functioning. Specific features of the Siberian region was long the territory and a great distance from the capital cities with undeveloped communications system, harsh climate, weak population, the multiethnic composition of the population and many others. The author proves that the Russian Empire had a peculiar and unique experience of managing large territories with complex ethnic, gender and religious composition. The article also examines specific cases of administrative-territorial reforms in Russia''s history. According to the author, this experience may be in demand in the modern global world. Also, the article considers some peculiarities of public administration in the Siberian regions. The author uses specific examples to show the problems of communication between higher authorities and local officials. Despite the shortcomings, according to the author, this experience can and should be used in the regional construction of contemporary Russia.