Wilhelm Friebe and Mikhail Chulkov on Russian Mercantilism

On the basis of two treatises on history trade, article considers economic views scientists from different circles – German- and Russian-speaking scientific communities in St. Petersburg during Enlightenment. It shows that although Chulkov Friebe had no contact with each other, they held fairly similar European concept mercantilism. Both considered themselves to be great patriots Russian empire. As far as a detailed understanding term wealth, was more inclined towards an almost religious framework, while clearly revolved around exclusively monetary issues. supported independence local industry. According doctrine mercantilism, both advocated but focused domestic - foreign trade. With regard impact trade social dimension society, certainly backed interests merchants, for ethnicity crucial. He depicted Baltic Germans performing especially brilliantly contrast Jews portrayed darkest antisemitic manner. Accordingly, new provinces foreign, Friebe, who himself lived there, regarded this territory key modernization Russia. In general, is example how science developed its own character against background phenomenon enlightenment, special focus thinking late