Participation of the Polish Nobility in the Uman Agricultural Exhibition (August 26 – September 3, 1910)

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to highlight the preparation and holding of an agricultural exhibition (August 26 - September 3, 1910) in the city of Uman, Kyiv province, to show the role of the Polish nobility in the Uman agricultural exhibition, as one of the main representatives and participants of the event. The methodology of the research is general historical methods (analysis and synthesis), as well as the principles of scientificity, historicism, and objectivity. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that the authors focused their attention on the study of the everyday life of the Polish nobility on the example of the Uman Agricultural Exhibition and using the periodical press as a source. Such a regional orientation is quite important for a historical perspective. The article is part of a broader study of the cultural, social and private life of the nobility of the Kyiv province at the beginning of the 20th century. Conclusions. The Polish nobility was an active organizer and participant of the agricultural exhibition in Uman. The initiator of the exhibition was the Uman-Lipovetsk agricultural society, whose members were predominantly poles. Based on the analysis of the periodical press, the preparation for the opening of the exhibition is covered, special attention is paid to the exhibits that were presented by the Polish landowners. The event is highlighted as a significant event of social life, which was impressive with its scope, breadth of geographical range, unique organization, close cooperation between public and state structures and private individuals, primarily landowners. The Polish nobility worked hard to brilliantly demonstrate their national and cultural life at the exhibition.