Ukrainian Cloth Weaving in the Grip of the Imperial Policy of Muscovy (18th century)

The article examines the formation and development of cloth manufacturing in Ukraine 18th century. effects policies Muscovy governments on economic processes Hetmanate are emphasized. Intelligence methodology is based principles historicism scientificity, systematic critical analysis, a comprehensive approach, pursuit objectivity. For first time historiography, question feasibility introducing conceptual measures "reforms" textile industry by imperial government was raised. It concluded that establishment operation largest specialized enterprises territory Slobozhanshchyna Hetmanshchyna should be considered mostly Russian projects, which end did not give long-awaited results aimed at import substitution imported with its own products.