Memoirs of E. A. Malov as an important educational resource in the field of propaganda science

The article is devoted to the autobiographical texts by E.A. Malov, a missionary and teacher of Kazan Theological Academy during second half 19th - early 20th centuries. This period time was characterized massive apostasy in province Orthodox newly baptized old-baptized "foreigners" Islam or paganism, which largely predetermined specifics academy scientific work its professors. are written form diary describing reflections on implementation campaign among Muslims conversations with shakirds mullahs Malov's diaries directly related his activity, he participated actively throughout life. Unlike many that belonged clergy period, missionary's do not reflect facts from personal, family author formulated principles "missionary science", methods refuting paganism Islamic religion. show Malov strove establish clear disciplinary boundaries science," based mainly historical criticism sources, requiring specialized training. it concluded this source can be considered as one valid educational references field propaganda science.