A Study Of Nizhni Novgorod Fair During 1817-1918 Years

The Nizhny Novgorod fair is a unique economic phenomenon in the history of Russia.It plays an important role in the field of commodity circulation at home and abroad and it is a "barometer" reflecting the economic development of Nizhny Novgorod and Russia.At the same time,it has a profound and lasting impact on the related industries,and its importance is self-evident.Therefore,this paper systematically studies the history,trade situation,architecture,influence and other issues of the Nizhny Novgorod fair,combs the historical facts and historical significance of the Russian Nizhny Novgorod fair on economic,political and social aspects,and shows the process of the formation,development and decline of the Nizhny Novgorod fair as well as its status and significance in the field of Russian economy and trade.To achieve this research goal,this paper will be divided into three parts: the introduction,the body and the conclusion.The first part is the introduction chapter.It mainly introduces the meaning of this topic,the research current status at home and abroad,research methods and writing ideas,as well as innovation and deficiencies.The second part is the body,which is also the focus of this thesis,including the second,third,fourth,fifth,sixth and seventh chapters.The second chapter introduces the general situation of the Russian fair,including its history,trade situation and function,and explains in details that the fair is Russia's main trade form,with a large quantities and large scale.And it has not only the economic functions,but also the social functions;The third chapter mainly expounds the history of the Nizhny Novgorod fair,including Makariev fair,the predecessor of the Nizhny Novgorod fair during the period of 1817-1914 and during the First World War.This chapter elaborates the complex economic development process of the Makariev fair from local rural sales to the All-Russian fair,as well as the design and creation of a trade building with a foundational significance during this period,and the impact of fair.Inaddition,it also expounds the history of the Nizhny Novgorod fair from 1817 to the outbreak of World War I,detailing the historical process of its rise and fall;The fourth chapter mainly introduces the building structure of the Nizhny Novgorod fair,and details the whole process of expanding from a narrow area to a well-structured and well-planned building group;The fifth chapter explains the policies and regulations of the Nizhny Novgorod fair,including the management institutions and systems,the tax system,and measures from all walks of life;The sixth chapter mainly introduces the trade situation of the Nizhny Novgorod fair,including the geographical scope of the trade relationship and the number of participants,situation of trade in the Nizhny Novgorod fairs in 1814-1860,1861-1914 and 1914-1918,and it describes the domestic trade situation,the trade with the Asian market and the European market,which are the focus of this paper;The sixth chapter introduces the architectural structure of the Nizhny Novgorod trade fair;The seventh chapter introduces the development of the Nizhny Novgorod fair and related industries,mainly the development of the Nizhny Novgorod fair and transportation,including its relationship with land transport,river transport and rail transport.It shows that transportation is a key role in accelerating the circulation of goods and ensuring market supply.In addition,the impact of the Nizhny Novgorod fair was elaborated,with detailing that it not only promoted economic prosperity,but also formed indirect economic benefits,which led to the balanced development of various industries such as catering,accommodation and tourism in the region;In the cultural field,a colorful social and cultural landscape has also been formed.The third part is the conclusion,which means the end of this paper.This part points out that the Nizhny Novgorod fair lasted for three centuries and has an important value in the Russian trade market.