Socio-Economic Development  of Tobolsk District, 1936–1940

V. V. Aksarin; K. P. Korolev; E. F. Sadykova

doi:10.24224/2227-1295-2026-15-5-410-431

Socio-Economic Development of Tobolsk District, 1936–1940

V. V. Aksarin, K. P. Korolev, E. F. Sadykova

https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2026-15-5-410-431

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Abstract

This study examines the historical experience of socio-economic development in the Tobolsk District of Omsk Oblast during the critical period of 1936–1940. For the first time, the research introduces into scholarly circulation materials from the regional periodical “Tobolskaya Pravda”, archival documents from local repositories, and collections held by the Tyumen Museum and Educational Association. The analysis pays particular attention to the natural-geographic, social, and economic conditions of the Siberian territories and their impact on the development of key sectors within the district during this period, including agriculture, industry, finance, trade, culture, and everyday life. The findings demonstrate the predominance of the agrarian sector in the district’s economy, while also highlighting the vast potential of its land, water, energy, and biological resources at the inception of their active utilization. The study reports that the district witnessed growth in the forestry, fishing, shipbuilding, construction, food processing, and cooperative industries. Furthermore, it is emphasized that funding and expenditure for the socio-cultural and domestic needs of the population were steadily increasing. The data indicate a significant growth in the number of specialists and institutions in education and medicine, as well as an expansion in the trade of consumer goods and freight transportation. The evidence presented demonstrates that the positive dynamics of productive forces in the Tobolsk District facilitated a rapid restructuring of civilian life and industrial activity for a wartime footing, enabling a comprehensive contribution to the front.

Keywords

newspaper, Western Siberia, periodical publication, Tobolsk District, Tobolskaya Pravda, economic development of Siberia

About the Authors

V. V. Aksarin

Tobolsk Industrial Institute(branch) Tyumen Industrial University; Tobolsk Historical and Architectural Museum-Reserve of the State Autonomous Cultural Institution Tyumen Museum and Educational Association
Russian Federation

Vyacheslav V. Aksarin, PhD in History, Associate Professor, chief research scientist

Tobolsk

K. P. Korolev

Tyumen University
Russian Federation

Konstantin P. Korolev, PhD in Agricultural, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Biotechnology and Landscape Architecture

Tyumen

E. F. Sadykova

Tyumen University
Russian Federation

Elsa F. Sadykova, PhD in Pedagogical, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Natural Sciences and Teaching Methods

Tyumen

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Aksarin V.V., Korolev K.P., Sadykova E.F. Socio-Economic Development of Tobolsk District, 1936–1940. Nauchnyi dialog. 2026;15(5):410-431. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2026-15-5-410-431

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