What is the role of the coast in the study of northern lands, where did they come from and how do they live? Far from every Russian can answer these questions. About the history of the Pomorie very little is known.
Pomors is one of the most ancient ethnic groups of Russianpeople. They were known during the rule of Novgorod. During the process of the disintegration of the tribes and the formation of the people of the Russ, the Pomors continued to live compactly on the territory of the White Sea coast. Scientists have established that the modern inhabitants of the Russian North are descendants of the Chud people, the Karelians and the ancient Slavs. Who the Pomors, the public learned only during the conquest of Siberia. Many Cossacks built "zimovniki" near the Pomeranian villages, since trade with the local population was possible and the possibility of their armed insurrection was excluded (due to ethnic affinity).
Due to the remoteness of their settlements and practicallycomplete lack of communication with the outside world Pomors managed to avoid enslavement. Peasants remained free. They were engaged in fishing, hunting and gathering. At the same time, they continued to practice the traditions of the “old” Christianity. Many researchers believe that it was Old Belief that became the unifying force for this nation.
To understand the role of the Pomors in the study of the northern lands, refer to the documents of the period of development of central Siberia.
Pomors are accustomed to life in difficult conditions,therefore, they easily adapted to the natural environment of northern Siberia. The settlers easily procured provisions and supplies. In some cases, they fought in the militia during raids by nomadic tribes.
Over time, the northern coastline becameassimilate with the local population. They actively explored the White Sea coast. These lands abounded with fish and game, so the peasants went there in search of a better life. Pomors traveled mainly by boat.
Historically, some areas of the White Sea coast are inhabited by Finno-Ugric peoples. Ever since the rule of Novgorod, these places have been the object of constant expansion.
Поморы Архангельска возводили свои поселения along the trade routes. Before Peter the Great ascended the throne, Arkhangelsk was one of the main ports of the country. Another trade route ran through Onega. Goods went from central Russia to Scandinavia. The local population actively participated in the colonization of new lands.
Пётр Первый понимал, какова роль поморов в exploring the northern lands, so I decided not to interfere in their lives. The free peasants, as before, were themselves finding food and were sent on expeditions to the north. So Russian America was discovered. It was the pomors who first set foot on the lands of Alaska. However, with the opening of trade routes through the Baltic Sea, the role of Arkhangelsk and Murmansk became less significant. Pomors began in large quantities to go to uncharted land beyond the Arctic Circle.
The twentieth century brought new impetus to the developmentRussian North. The ice-free sea has again become the main destination for transport routes from Europe. The city of Romanov on Murom was founded. In the First World War here arrived cargo from the countries of the Entente. Even more valuable coast was the Second World War. Over Lend-Lise, support from the allies of the Soviet Union in the anti-Hitler coalition arrived here.
It is difficult to determine exactly what is the role of Pomorians inthe study of the northern lands, since there are no clear methods for the identification of this nationality. Only one thing is known for certain: the inhabitants of the north made a huge contribution to the development of Siberia, Trans-Urals and Russian America.
Today, the Pomors continue to live compactly oncoast of the White Sea. Their original culture survived the raids of nomads, the tsarist reforms, the Soviet period and is now the subject of study by many historians and researchers.
