Dynamics of social and economic development of the Yelets district of the Oryol province at the end of the XVIII – first half of the XIX centuries

Introduction. The article discusses the features of economic development and development, as well an analysis socio-demographic changes in Yelets district Oryol province chronological period under consideration. This county was part historical region former Belgorod line for a long time zone southern Russian frontier. Materials methods. work is result study statistical sources relating to last quarter 18th – first half 19th centuries. As main sources, materials were taken from “Economic Notes General Land Survey Plans” late 1780s mid-1790s, cameral description 1832”, information on land statistics 1828-29 methods mathematical processing have become ones when working with these sources. Results. Cameral Description Uyezd” had similar form, which made it possible consider dynamics unified way, catch sociodemographic trends review. First all, this concerned ratio arable land, forest, pasture meadow spaces region. In addition, recorded number households population certain categories residents (odnodvortsy, owning single-dwelling peasants, etc.) both individual settlements whole. Conclusion . Economic within territorial framework studied at end century. has not yet reached its logical conclusion. Enclaves virgin continued be preserved, introduced into agricultural circulation only third During study, significant increase recorded, especially share owner-owning peasantry increased. contributed acceleration local economy final transformation once frontier granary Empire.