Kyiv Vice-Governor (1860-s – 1917): Historic and Political Portrait

Abstract

This article briefly reviews the authorities, conferred to the vice-governor by the supreme imperial bodies in the system of provincial government and reasons, which were followed by the central authorities during their appointment. The personnel assets of vice-governor corps of the Kyiv Governorate is considered and their socio-professional characteristics (nationality, age, education, material status, generic assignment) are determined. During carrying out investigations it was found that applicants for the position of Kyiv vice-governor had a considerable experience of government services: ranging from a gubernial secretary (12 rank) to an actual state councillor (4 rank), who held higher imperial official positions (vice-governor, official on special assignments at a Minister of the Interior) before assignment to a position of vice-governor in the Kyiv Governorate, had the special confidence of Imperator, Minister of the Interior or Governor-General.

Keywords: vice-governor, Kiev province, provincial government, functionary, P. Seletsky,B. Kashkaryov