социальная помощь, общественные организации, благотворительные заведения, дон и северный кавказ, вторая половина xix - начало xx вв, social support, public organizations, charitable institutions, the don and the north caucasus, the second half of xix - beginning of xx centuries, Law, History of scholarship and learning. The humanities, AZ20-999

The article covers the activities of public organizations in the Don and the North Caucasus during the second half of XIX - beginning of XX centuries, aimed at the provision of charitable support mostly to the people of average, elderly and senile age. The practice of establishing and maintenance of charitable in-stitutions-dosshouses, nursing homes, canteens and hospitals for the poor has become widespread in the region. However, it was the prerogative of public organizations that have significant cash. Common types of charitable aid were issuing one-time and monthly allowances, loans for various purposes. By the examples of the activities of the various public organizations in the Don and the North Caucasus regions, the author reveals the role and importance of self-organised public in the provision of social assistance to the population. The comparative analysis of the activity of public organizations in the North Caucasus and Don army region revealed that the inancial condition of philanthropic public organizations in the Don army region was more consistent than the one of similar societies in the North Caucasus. The focus is on the work of social organizations in towns and villages in the region It is noted that their activities was not various and could be broken up due to the lack of funds. Public organizations of the region are presented as an integral part of the daily life of the population.