The contribution of the Russian orthodox church to the development of medical sphere in the Far East of Russia in the late 19th -the early 20th centuries

The article discusses the correlation of population growth in the Far East with the growth of the medical personnel number in the region. The author considers the sickness rate of population in the province. The role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the establishment of charitable organizations is covered. The article focuses on the activities of the Russian Orthodox priests on different types of assistance to medical institutions and ill people.