Tsyhulskiy S. Left-bank Kozatstvo: economic, social, legal, militart and political aspects (late. XVIII - early. XX c.).

The place and the role of the Left-bank Cossacks in the state system of the Russian Empire (1783-1914) have been systematically ascertained in the dissertation research for the first time. Primary sources and the historiographic experiences of historians in the theme under consideration have been analyzed. The basic views of high-rank personalities on the role of the Left-bank Cossacks in the social-class system of the Empire have been revealed. The Cossacks land-holding rights and their features have been characterized. The intentions and aims of the Cossacks’ migration campaigns have been described. The main principles of the state fiscal policy, according to this category have been analyzed. The process of formation of volunteer cavalry regiments of the Left-bank Cossacks has been ascertained. The rights, privileges and duties of the Left-bank Cossacks have been compared with other categories of state peasants and Cossacks’ military formations.