The Second General land description as a component of domestic management reforms in Russia in the end of the 17<sup>th</sup> century
The Second General land description was the part of the administrative reforms in Russia in the end of the 17<sup>th</sup> century. The practical routine and forms of documentation were connected usually with the main interests of administrators and landowners. The present article just indicates that the Second General land description regulated the cadaster system, summarized the results of redistribution of available land and as a result promoted the improvement of combatant value of Russian army consisting from the representatives of local gentry as a rule.