Snida Y. Katerinoslavska Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in the socio-political processes in 1917-1920.

Object of study - is the Russian Orthodox Church in 1917-1920. Subject - socio-economic, cultural and educational activities of Katerinoslavska Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church and its relationship with various authorities in a political power struggle of 1917-1920. The purpose of work - a comprehensive study of the position and activities of Katerinoslavska Diocese of the ROC in the socio-political transformations 1917-1920. Methods: historical, logical, synchronous, diachronic, historical and comparative. The positive attitude of the orthodox clergy and faithfu of Katerinoslavska Diocese of the ROC to the February revolution 1917 is defined; established and disclosed mechanisms, the nature of the relationship the diocesan clergy with Ukrainian national governments; the first experience of coexistence the clergy of the diocese with soviet regime. Usage - educational process.