Economic Development of Siberia during Reforms of Peter I: Craft and Emergence of Industry

The features of the industrial development Siberian region at end 17th — first quarter 18th centuries are studied. analysis legislative and clerical, statistical sources, generalization systematization results research in field handicraft manufacturing production late made it possible to identify degree influence Peter I’s reforms on this process. It is concluded that period under review, main form Siberia was small-scale production, many sectors which progress observed, due both improvement technological process regulatory orders I a national regional nature. noted complex transformative undertakings, paid special attention Siberia, although some cases provisions royal decrees regarding certain types did not give much effect region, as case, for example, with 1715 prohibition tanning leather without use blubber manufacture narrow linen hemp cloths. most significant government focus crafts related stone building river shipbuilding. authors article show an important result reform activities large-scale manufactory factory Siberia.