"Regimental priests" of non-orthodox confessions in the Russian empire (on the example of the Siberian region)

The study is devoted to the of traditional Russian experience care non-Orthodox military confessions in army. chronological framework work includes nineteenth century and first fifteen years twentieth century, when regulatory institute "regimental priests" non-religious was formed, clergy themselves took an active part recruiting staff. reasons motivations for introduction both institution faiths army are revealed. nuances attitude service analyzed. source base research made up archival storage materials from funds State Historical Archive, namely, Department Spiritual Affairs Non-Orthodox Confessions Ministry Internal Empire. methodology a socio-cultural approach combination with methods content analysis, synthesis, generalization.