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Humanitarian sciences in Siberia

2011 year, number

Managers of the Western Siberian yams (relay stations) in the XVII century

O.V. Semyonov
Keywords: yamskoi prikazchik, yam, yamshik, communications system
Pages: 7-10

Abstract

The article deals with the management of the West Siberian yams during the Late Middle Ages. The author determines the order of appointment to management positions of the yam prikazchiks; reveals the scope of their authority; the level of their independence; forms of material support. The conclusion is drawn that these functionaries played an important role in organizing the transport routes in Siberia.