Рец.: Гедьо А. В. Ніжинський грецький магістрат : монографія / А. В. Гедьо, М. К. Подгайко. – Донецьк : ДонНУ, 2013. – 414 с

Abstract

Selected problems of the monograph, which is reviewed is extremely actual and important socially. In terms of declared changes in reforming of local government gains a great importance studing the historical features of self-organization of various ethnic groups lived and living on the territory of Ukraine. The structure of the monograph is characterized. Structurally, the book is divided into an introduction, seven chapters, conclusions, notes, list of references and literature, documents (the last are very valuable taking into account that some of them were first introduced in the scientific revolution). It is noted that in the history of the Nezhin Greeks an important place occupied period of the Nezhinsky Greek magistrate as an organ of the Greek self-government, in all relations, eliminated the Greeks from the relationship with local government and satisfied their needs, guarded them in clashes with the local population and represented the interests of the Greeks in St. Petersburg . A. Gedo and M. Podgajko wondered to find out the historical and legal terms, general principles and directions of functioning Nezhinsky Greek magistrate to determine its place in the life of the Greek community. Careful analysis of the documents placed in the work significantly extends the existing source base of history Nezhinsky Greek magistrates and gives the opportunity to trace the main lines of its activity. In our opinion, the researchers obtained a valuable book for further studies of history Nezhin Greeks and Greek communities in Ukraine as a whole. Suggested conclusions and generalizations by researcher A. and M. Gedo Podgajko are duly reasoned. The resulting solid heuristics and analysis results are scientifically sound and open process of formation and development Nezhinsky Greek magistrate elucidating the features of its functioning, determine the competence of institutions and the main directions of activities.