NOBLES AND LANDOWNERS OF THE AZOV PROVINCE UNDER PETER I: ON THE ISSUE OF SOCIAL IDENTITY ACCORDING TO MASS SOURCES OF 1710-1723

The article actualizes the problem of determining social identity Azov nobility. authors propose a solution using analysis mass sources and method biographical comparison data. nobility is understood by as set retrospective identification practices - this perception service people themselves each other. believe that various in past are expressed context research modern language, description semantically historical reconstruction. For first time historiography, number official structure province studied. This topic was studied according to data "General Inspection" held Moscow 1721-1723, which organized Senate Heraldry. Data on were "knigi priezdov" compared with Landrat census Shatsky Yelets counties. basis name registration at during 1721-1722. totality representations their age analyzed typology self-identification formulas. In conclusion article, main parameters "nobility" highlighted.