Abstract: The relevance and scientific significance of the research topic are determined by the importance of charity as a type of social practice aimed at preventing negative consequences of social risks for a person and solving social problems. The article presents the characteristics of the Yenisei Gubernskie Vedomosti newspaper in the context of donations and charitable events during the First World War. The full set of the publication for the period from August 1, 1914 (the beginning of military actions) to [21] March 1917 (the end of the publication of the newspaper under the specified name) was analyzed. The main research questions were focused on identifying the forms of charitable donations and ways of attracting them, determining the initiators/actors of charitable events and recipients of assistance, establishing the dynamics of indicators (the volume of donations, the number of charitable events, etc.) and their spatial differentiation. The work applies the main concepts and approaches of historical informatics, the analytical part is based on the statistical processing of historical data, which increases the efficiency of using the information potential of the source. The scientific novelty of the work lies in solving the problem of organizing the source information, characterized by unevenness of the deposited data, weak formalization, different completeness of characteristics of a particular object according to the parameters studied. A number of quantitative (number of charity events, volume of their resources) and qualitative (means and forms of assistance, structure of donations, mechanisms for raising funds) are given. Based on the frequency of occurrence of semantic categories in the array of the Yenisei Gubernskie Vedomosti newspaper, the authors state the asynchronous and nonlinear development of social campaigns to raise funds aimed at supporting the front and needy strata of the population during the period under study (August 1914 - March 1917).

Keywords: charitable donations, Yeniseyskie Gubernskie Vedomosti, dashboard, historical information science, statistics, donations, charity, war, First World War, database

Abstract: The object of the study is monuments of industrial heritage on the territory of the Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions in the 1940-1980s. The subject of the study is the final stage of registering these monuments with the state, associated with the inclusion of these objects in the state lists of monuments. The purpose of the work is to conduct a comparative analysis of the number of industrial heritage objects registered with the state as monuments. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that until now no one has dealt with the problem posed in this article. The sources were lists of historical and cultural monuments in the Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions. Some of the sources are being introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The methodology of the work consisted of a series of stages, implying the use of both general scientific methods and special historical ones. As a result, the author comes to the conclusion that by 1989, 37 objects of industrial heritage were registered with the state in the Sverdlovsk region, and 22 objects in the Chelyabinsk region. In relation to the total number of historical and cultural monuments registered, this amounted to 5.8 and 5.6%, respectively. Geographically, the monuments were concentrated not only in regional centers, but also in smaller cities. 18 industrial heritage sites in the Sverdlovsk region had the status of monuments of republican significance, and in the Chelyabinsk region only 1 site had this status. 54 objects out of 59 in both regions were registered as monuments of urban planning and architecture. The author came to the conclusion that the activities for state registration of industrial heritage monuments in the Sverdlovsk region were carried out a little more targeted and efficiently compared to the Chelyabinsk region.

Keywords: Sverdlovsk region, regional executive committee, administrative documentation, lists of monuments, industrial architecture, security, accounting, industrial heritage, Monument, Chelyabinsk region

Abstract: The author studied the texts of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich’s diaries, which provide important information both about the Successor’s daily life and practices, and about his participation in state and public affairs. The relevance of the study is confirmed by the fact that content analysis of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich’s diary entries is not found in the literature and is conducted for the first time. In this paper, a quantitative content-analysis of diary texts is made, and on the basis of information about visited places indicated in the records, a spatial analysis of Grand Duke’s travel routes was carried out. The frequency of occurrence of words and word forms made it possible to identify four main thematic categories found in the diaries: the sphere of everyday life, family and other personalities (of the Russian Imperial Family with socio-political figures of the Russian and European times under study), the Grand Duke’s work duties and outings, and temporal and geographical references. The information recorded in the geodatabase was visualized with the help of four maps with chronological division from 1899 to 1902, which made it possible to trace the path of Michael Alexandrovich and to reveal some features of his travels in the period under study. The conclusions are that it is possible to identify a number of recurring themes and stable word combinations denoting the regular routines and actions of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich. The diaries contain information about many aspects of the life of the Grand Duke and his inner circle in 1899–1903, including the cultural context of the Russian Empire. Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich described historical events that took place in the Imperial Family, Russia or some European Royal families “from the inside”, being a direct participant in them.

Keywords: mathematical-cartographic model, spatial analysis, quantitative content analysis, geochronological tracking, diaries, Russian Imperial House, Russian Empire, ego documents, Michael Alexandrovich, Grand Duke

Abstract: The article explores the potential of large language models in thematic analysis of historical texts, exemplified by the 1849 diary of Vologda gymnasium student Kirill Antonovich Berezkin. This rich source illuminates the everyday life, worldview, and social interactions of a young individual in mid-19th century provincial Russia. The diary offers a multifaceted narrative, capturing cultural events, political contexts, and personal introspections. By meticulously analyzing this text, researchers can reconstruct not just an individual's experiences, but also gain profound insights into the social, cultural, and educational landscape of the era. Employing the Gemini 1.5 Pro model, renowned for processing extensive textual data, the study conducted a comprehensive analysis. The research methodology involved examining the diary both holistically and through monthly segmentation, enabling the identification of nuanced content aspects. The novelty of the approach lies in applying modern large language models to a Russian historical document. The results demonstrated the model's remarkable capability to identify key themes, successfully isolating eight major thematic areas that reflect the gymnasium student's life. Utilizing parallel prompting with a monthly text breakdown revealed specific themes and subtleties that a comprehensive review might have overlooked. The study ultimately validates the effectiveness of large language models in historical source analysis, presenting promising opportunities for automating topic modeling and uncovering hidden patterns in extensive textual datasets. However, the inherently stochastic nature of these models necessitates multiple analyses, careful result interpretation, and critical comparison with traditional historical research methodologies.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, prompt engineering, digital history, 19th century, text analysis, historical source, diary, topic modeling, large language models, Kirill A. Berezkin

Abstract: The relevance and scientific significance of this article is due to the lack of a comprehensive publication on the archaeological study of one of the densely populated areas of Sakha Republic (Yakutia) – Megino-Kangalassky ulus (district). The purpose of the study is to systematize the collected data on archaeological sites found in the territory of the study area. The subject of the study is the spatial representation of archaeological sites of Megino-Kangalassky district. The study area is characterized by a smaller area and high population density relative to other districts of Central Yakutia. Active economic development of the area leads to an increase in the number of risk factors for the preservation of archaeological objects. The study was carried out using GIS-technologies, which allowed to carry out spatial analysis of the identified 87 archaeological sites and identify patterns in their study and distribution. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the creation of a database on archaeological sites of the study area and the development of a series of maps on its basis. It has been established that there are objects covering practically all epochs, starting from the Upper Paleolithic and ending with settlements of the 19th century. Ancient archaeological sites are represented by temporary sites and burials of taiga tribes of hunters and fishermen, the Middle Ages by settlements and burials of early cattle breeders, and later periods by Yakut burials, burial grounds and settlements. The authors propose to use the results of the work to ensure continuous updating of geodatabases and monitoring of archaeological monuments located both on the territory of Megino-Kangalassky district and on the territory of Sakha Republic of (Yakutia).

Keywords: archaeological map, GIS-technologies, geographical information systems, databases, historical and cultural heritage, archaeological sites, Megino-Kangalassky district, Yakutia, archaeological culture, burial

Abstract: The article focuses on one of the peculiarities of peasant households’ behavior that distinguishes them from firms' behavior, i.e. an inclination to reduce production output amid improvement of market conditions (a non-market behavior or inertia in the terminology of N.D. Kondratiev). The authors refer to existing literature, which explains this trend, particularly to works of Russian economists, and then they try to check the veracity of this peculiarity using Russian economic data from the early 20th century. The data was compiled ad hoc by the authors based on the official statistical publications. One of the possible methods to prove a posteriori the inertia of peasant households is to analyze peasants’ reaction to grain price fluctuations, i.e. to analyze changes in sown areas in response to changes in grain prices. Based on the analysis of track records of peasant’s grain ploughing in response to grain fluctuations in specific provinces of Russia, the authors find a significant negative correlation. Based on the comparison with the same records for landlord households, the authors infer that the negative correlation is a specific attribute of solely peasant households, thus proving the inertia hypothesis. In addition, an attempt was made to test the hypothesis about a possible change in peasant behavior after the P. A. Stolypin agrarian reform initiated in November 1906. However, the coefficients of the dummy period variable and its product with the price were statistically insignificant, that is, in the six years that have passed since the reform the behavior of peasants regarding the issue under study has not undergone significant changes. The article uses statistical and econometric methods: panel data models with fixed and random effects.

Keywords: Private farms, Panel data model, Agricultural sector, Russian Empire, self-employed model, inertia of the household, grain market, sown areas, peasant households, Econometric methods

Abstract: Virtual 3D reconstruction of historical costumes is becoming significant in preserving cultural heritage. This article focuses on preparing materials for reconstructing the attire of Field Marshals Mikhail Mikhailovich Golitsyn (1675-1730) and Alexander Mikhailovich Golitsyn (1718-1783), who owned the chambers of Dyak Yemelyan Ignatievich Ukraintsev in Moscow's Bely Gorod (White City). To provide deeper context, the history of Ukraintsev's chambers has been thoroughly examined, identifying key historical figures and their roles in shaping this architectural monument's destiny. The study analyzes existing research on historical costumes and the evolution of Russian military uniforms in the 18th century, from Peter the Great's reforms to those of Paul I. Special attention is paid to studying and identifying the distinctive features of the Field Marshal's parade uniform – the highest military rank in the Russian Empire established by Peter I. This work continues a larger project focused on the virtual reconstruction of the historical landscape of Moscow's Bely Gorod. The need to develop a comprehensive methodology for the virtual reconstruction of Field Marshals' parade uniforms from the period under study stems from the absence of specimens available for direct digitization through photogrammetry. This publication is the first of two interconnected articles on this topic. The subsequent work will present an analysis of existing experience in studying historical costumes in the context of virtual reconstruction, considering current trends in this field. The practical outcome of this work is the 3D visualization of uniforms based on historical patterns using modern technologies, as well as the presentation of animated models of M.M. Golitsyn and A.M. Golitsyn in the authentic historical environment of Moscow's Bely Gorod. The methodological value of the study lies in synthesizing virtual 3D reconstruction methods with historical costume reconstruction, combining digital technologies with traditional approaches to studying historical clothing.

Keywords: history of Moscow, White City, field marshal general, historical costumes, virtual reconstruction, cultural heritage, Ukraintsev's chambers, 3D modeling, Golitsins, uniform

Abstract: From November 15 to 17, 2024, the International Scientific Conference "Modern Historical Informatics: Data Analytics in Historical Research" (XIX Conference of the Association "History and Computer") was held in Moscow, on the basis of the Presidential Academy (RANEPA). The article discusses the features of this conference, the main directions of its work and the results. It is noted that, despite the increasing strengthening of data Science and its impact on the humanities, the priority in the development of historical informatics remains the same – it is focused on the increment of knowledge in various fields of historical science. The current conference was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Academician I. D. Kovalchenko, who created the national school of quantitative history and had a great influence on the formation of modern historical source studies, and the 20th anniversary of the first Department of Historical Informatics in Russia (Faculty of History of Lomonosov Moscow State University).  The article provides an overview of the plenary and breakout sessions of the conference, as well as the expert discussion "Historical Informatics and the challenge of machine learning: what is the future of historical science in the world of artificial intelligence?" and the round table "Topical issues of historical Informatics." Within the framework of the conference, two plenary and 19 breakout sessions of eight thematic sections were held, at which over 110 reports from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan were presented. The general trend was the participation of a large number of young researchers in the conference. It was noted that the current conference attracted a large number of young researchers, many of whom went through the summer school, which was held in 2024 for the fourth time. The conference participants noted that the current conference was a success and thanked the leadership of the Presidential Academy for the opportunity to hold a scientific forum at this prestigious university. In general, the conference showed that historical informatics as an interdisciplinary scientific field is developing steadily and actively responding to all new trends in the development of science as a whole, while remaining a part of historical science, but using all possible methods and technologies as research tools to gain new knowledge.

Keywords: presentation, digital technology, information, data science, conference, historical information science, author, history, method, discussion

Abstract: The digital age dictates its own information requirements for the reorganization of scientific communications and practices. The most noticeable changes are associated with a change in the information environment of historical science and the emergence of the concept of an "electronic historical source", which has become a familiar element of the source base of research. However, the practices of studying sources have retained their traditional character, ignoring the digital nature and features of the life cycle of an electronic source. The problem lies in the authenticity of the electronic image of a document to its paper analogue, the completeness and integrity of the source information, the tasks of preserving them when changing the media and software. The article contains an analysis of the monograph by Yu. Yu. Yumasheva "Source Studies of the Information Age", published in 2023 - a book that many historians and source scholars were waiting for with impatience. It reveals the main concepts related to the topic of electronic source studies, classification and properties of electronic sources. The problems that historical science and historians face in the new conditions of the formation of electronic historical resources are discussed. The methodological basis of the work is the theory of information, rethought by I. D. Kovalchenko in application to historical sources. In accordance with it, the object of the study is formulated - the entire set of electronic historical sources as an expression of the pragmatic aspect of information, and the subject (classification of sources, their types, features, methods of storage, use, etc.) is implemented in the context of the semantic and syntactic aspects of information. The main objective of the study is to develop the basic principles and algorithm for analyzing electronic sources based on the classical techniques of source analysis.

Keywords: electronic document, source study analysis, classification, electronic historical sources, historical sources, source studies, digital turn, computer readable data, digital source, metasource

Abstract: The object of the research is Yu. Yu. Yumasheva's monograph "Source studies of the information age". The subject of the study was a potentially possible new type of historical source introduced by the author into the scientific circulation of historical source studies — electronic historical sources (EII), its features, structure and classification. The necessity and timeliness of allocating this type of historical source based on the available and incoming arrays of electronic documents for archival storage is considered. As well as the possible correlation of EII with electronic and technotronic documents, electronic analog sources. The dependence of the possibility of preservation of EII on the type of material information carrier, migration during archival storage is shown. Some types and features of network information resources (SIRS) preceding the Internet are described. As well as computer programs as a possible component of the EII. In preparing the review, the descriptive method was used, as well as the method of historical comparative analysis and comparison. For the first time in Russia, the monograph comprehensively, deeply and fully examines the most important issues of the necessary transformation of historical source studies in the digital age. For this purpose, an attempt has been made to introduce the concept of a qualitative new type of historical source — EII. Its classification is developed and justified, the place of the EII in the general source complex of historical science and its correlation with traditional historical sources are described. The possible structure of a new type of historical source is revealed, and a detailed description of the necessary techniques and methods of internal and external criticism of the new source is given. Examples of EII repositories made using EII research projects both in Russia and abroad are also given. The study of such experience in the use of EII makes it possible to significantly enrich the methodological arsenal of the historian, and brings it in line with the requirements of the digital age. The review provides possible alternative definitions of EII, discusses some particular problems concerning the constituent elements of EII, as well as the onset of the era of the mobile revolution. Recommendations are formulated for the creation of a reference and information section of the author's website based on a large factual material of the monograph.

Keywords: technotronic documents, electronic documents, metadata, machine-readable documents, The digital era, type of historical source, historical source, Source studies, electronic historical sources, The mobile revolution