Предпринимательство и благотворительность: этюды к социально-юридическому портрету российской женщины (XIX - начало XX века)

Based on information from the history of Russian law on the peculiarities of the legal status of Russian women and historiography on entrepreneurial activity and social service of Russian women of the 19th century-early 20th century, gender-colored characteristics of relevant economic and social practices of representatives of various classes, vivid examples of women's entrepreneurship and charity are proposed; legal and other prerequisites for the social activity of Russian women of this period are summarized; In comparison with the European situation, the progressive components of their legal capabilities, mentality, business success and needs for social service are stated.