Award System of the Russian Empire in the Late XVII — Early XX Century: Transformation Analysis

Abstract

In the article, the authors conduct an excursion into the history of the development of the order system of the Russian Empire, starting from the end of the XVII century and ending with the first quarter of the XX century. The main purpose of the study is to determine the reasons for the transformation of the complex of personal awards in the specified period, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the emerging award system. The authors relied on both historical materials and studies of early periods. The scientific novelty consists in the systematization of changes that concerned both the floristic complex itself and the organization of the functioning of this institute. The practical significance lies in the fact that certain elements, based on the political and socio-economic situation, can be taken into account by state authorities in the development of the institute of state awards both at the federal and regional levels.