Russian Printed Calendars of the 18th Century (Based on Materials of Rare Editions)

Aim. Presentation of the calendar in the context of the development of the Kunstkamera and Russian science of the 18 th century. Methodology. The article is based on the first time used as sources museum and archival materials. Calendars are identified in the collections of the Kunstkamera of the 18 th century. The work on their compilation and publication, and their contents are under consideration. Results . In addition to their direct function, calendars also served as educational tools, providing information on medical practices, agricultural recommendations, and more. In the absence of street lighting, data on sunrise and sunset times, as well as lunar phases, were crucial. The public's interest was characterized by a combination of curiosity, a belief in the supernatural, and a desire for predictions. Research implications. The study can serve as a basis for further development of the topic, the introduction of museum items stored in other collections into historical researches, the encouragement of archival research.