EXPERIENCE IN THE ORGANIZATION OF EXILED SETTLEMENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COLONIZATION POLICY OF RUSSIA IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY: HISTORICAL AND LEGAL ASPECT

Abstract

Aim. To highlight the issues of legal regulation and implementation of the organization of settlements for exiles as a means of colonizing the outskirts of Russia in the 19th century. To analyze practical measures and achieved results in settlement of exiles in remote regions. To consider the 19th century officials’ views on the problems of organizing such settlements. Methodology. The research uses the historical, formal-legal and comparative-legal methods. Results. The analysis made it possible to draw conclusions about the absence of positive results in the implementation of the idea of organizing settlements of exiles in achieving the proper colonization effect. Research implications. The historical and legal understanding of the organization of exile as one of the means of colonizing the outskirts of Russia has been expanded, which will facilitate further studying of this institution.