Tyumen Industrial Exhibition of 1868 in the Context of the Everyday Life of the Citizens of the Tobolsk Province

Abstract

In 1868, a member of the Imperial family, the Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich made a long trip to Russia, much of which fell on the territory of Western Siberia. Having visited many cities in the province of Tobolsk, the guest was honored by his visit, and Tyumen. Here he visited the Church of the Saviour, industrial enterprises, country garden, the all-girls school and other objects of the visit of the Prince was organized in honor of his arrival, local entrepreneurs and residents of the industrial exhibition. The creation of the exhibition is largely made possible thanks to the initiative of entrepreneurs, to the support and activity of the inhabitants. Being one of the first of its kind events for the Tobolsk region, the exhibition became a model for later similar impressions.