Krasnoyarsk City Orphans' Court from 1823 to 1850: Historical Aspects of Organization and Activities

This article examines the Krasnoyarsk City Orphans' Court.We examine the period from 1823 to 1850.The court was part of the city government and performed judicial functions.The court established guardianship over minor orphans and their property.It also established guardianship over the property of others who lacked the capacity to independently manage their property, money, and other capital.The Orphans' Court served these needs for those in need, who came from the merchant and townspeople classes.The Krasnoyarsk city community in the first half of the 19th century consisted exclusively of townspeople and merchants.The Krasnoyarsk Orphans' Court began its work relatively late -only in 1823.This occurred after Krasnoyarsk became the capital of the Yenisei Governorate.Archival documents show that the establishment and oversight of guardianship were important for society and the economy.All stages of this process were carefully recorded.The records of the Krasnoyarsk City Orphans' Court contain registers of papers.They demonstrate that the court actively interacted with other institutions.Minutes of court hearings also describe the issues discussed.Guardians submitted annual reports to the court.These reports discussed property management and the upbringing of children.There are also inventories of property under guardianship.These documents provide an insight into the economic situation in this Siberian city in the first half of the 19th century.It has been established that from 1823 to 1850s, guardians were most often respected individuals from merchant and bourgeois families.Famous guardians included