Role of A.I. Dobrosmyslov in the study and preservation of historical heritage of the Orenburg region

The article is devoted to the work of Alexander Ivanovich Dobrosmyslov, an outstanding archivist and local historian of the Orenburg Region in the late XIX and early XX century. The main attention is paid to his contribution to the development of archival science, the systematization of historical documents and the popularization of local lore knowledge. Dobrosmyslov was actively involved in the collection, analysis and publication of archival materials, which contributed to the preservation of historical heritage of the region. His work was distinguished by scientific integrity and thoroughness, and the method of systematizing documents by topic and period became a model for subsequent researchers. Thanks to Dobrosmyslov’s efforts, the archival funds of the Orenburg province have become more accessible to the scientific community, and his publications in scientific journals and collections have drawn attention to the history of the region. He also raised a generation of archivists and local historians who continued his work. Dobrosmyslov’s legacy remains an important source for studying the history of the Orenburg Region, and his approach to the study of historical documents serves as an example for modern scientists. The article highlights the importance of his work for the preservation and popularization of historical heritage of the region