The paper studies the supply system for the troops of the Siberian Corps in the middle and late 18th century. The system of material supply used for the Russian Army in 18th century still remains a blank spot for historical researches. Based upon some sources from federal and regional archive funds, the authors tried to investigate the practical mechanisms of the supply system, major difficultutes and problems faced by the central and local state, military and civil authorities, as well as principles of provision transportation and distribution among the servicemen. In particular, military authorities had to interact with the Siberian Provincial Office responsible for purchasing provision and supplying the army warehouses. The purchases were a constant problem due to excessive budget expenses for supplying army troops. In some cases, civil authorities did not even take any part in the supply for the troops leaving it to the military command. The lack of delimitation between military and civil authorities, a characteristic feature for the whole period, led to many conflicts. Both the authorities and the military command were forced to make efforts to save the state treasury’s money in order to avoid expenses and losses. Along with that, it was necessary to achieve the full value supply of provision and forage to the troops. Sometimes the servicemen even had to assume the duties assigned to the local Siberian administration. At the same time, the authors conclude that supplies for army troops, considering specific Siberian conditions, were quite successful throughout the whole period under study. In case of any emergency, the Siberian Corps’ command together with the Siberian Provincial Office managed to find the required means and resources. This gives evidence to some flexible mechanisms in the Russian Empire’s government, allowing some deviations from the strict financial policies in favor of particular military needs.
russkaya armiya, Sibirskiy korpus, proviantskoe snabzhenie, XVIII vek
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