The Catholic Priests Exiled to Western Siberia after the Suppression of the January Uprising (1863-1864): Some Research Issues

The history of the Siberian exile was and remains a complex topical problem that requires comprehensive study. Modern difficult interstate relations give particular relevance to appeal existing historical experience living together in conditions representatives various nationalities. Article is devoted consideration stay Western Siberia Catholic priests expelled from Mogilev, Minsk, Vitebsk, Grodno provinces after suppression January uprising (1863-1864). On basis available archival sources, work reflects issues numbers, places accommodation, material situation, activities exiled priests, supplemented biographical information. When possible, some carried out religious services, engaged education. Thanks their selfless activities, moral support took place, unification exiles Siberia. acting as speakers national culture language, influenced spiritual development local population, contributing enrichment diversity its life. In process communication conditions, formation interethnic contacts between Slavonic peoples place.