Local government Mariupol Greek community: the elimination of Mariupol Greek Court in the second half of ХІХ century

Abstract

In the article on the basis of the complex analysis of sources and literature the problem of liquidation ofMariupol   Greek Court(the local self-government authority of Mariupol Greeks) that became possible with introduction of unification policy of the Russian government in the middle of ХІХ century is covered. Territorial and city reforms started by Alexander ІІ had for an object to carry out decentralization of management and lay a foundation to local self-government inRussia. These reforms including the court one became the turning point in the development of Mariupol Greek community. According to the time requirements the unification of the local self government took place. Its competence became wider.

In connection with this the question of the legal basis in case of liquidation ofMariupol Greek Courtwhich was created due to the deed of gift given to Mariupol Greeks by Catherine II is debatable. Not only the aspect of the termination of the activity ofMariupol Greek Courtbut also the process of the transference of its cases to the other authorities are covered.