Podobna Y. Content of press of Poltava region (1838 -1917).

The present thesis is focused on content analysis of Poltava province periodicals which were published from 1838 till 1917. The composition and development trends of the region's press were defined. An effort was made to set up a historic and typological model of local periodicals. Some specific features of the press within the scope of typological groups were analyzed. In addition, a general profile of the principal components was described. These included editorial classification system, headline complex, advertising, genres and illustrative materials. Primary subject and problem-related aspects of publications, as well as social and political materials were outlined. Finally, the source-based potential of professional journalist materials having been published in Poltava province periodicals was highlighted as objects for further research.