Possibilities of periodicals for studying the history of rural settlements in the Omsk region

The article touches upon the issues of determining the possibilities of periodicals for studying the history of rural settlements on the territory of modern Omsk Region. Based on a frontal analysis of periodical press materials from the pre-revolutionary, Soviet and post-Soviet periods, the authors identify a range of questions, the answers to which can be obtained using newspapers and magazines as a historical source. Particular attention is paid to the problems that a researcher faces when working with periodicals. In the course of the study, the authors come to the conclusion that it is necessary to use periodical press materials as part of the source base to study the process of formation of the rural settlement network of the territory. This will allow us to obtain an objective picture of historical events, take into account the opinions and sentiments of their participants, and introduce rare information into scientific circulation.