Imperial Politics of Russia Concerning "the Polish problem" in 60-80s of the XIXth Century (on the Example of Smolensk Province)
The article is devoted to the analysis of national-liberation movement in the Kingdom of Poland and the Western region in 60s of XIXth century and the role of Smolensk province in the solution of this issue. The article discusses the basic categories of the population of the Smolensk province, participating in liberation movement, and methods of their struggle for independence and selfdetermination. On the basis of archival material the characteristic of measures undertaken by the authorities of the Russian Empire to suppress antigovernment actions is given.