Electro-Technical Revolution as a Factor of Improvement of Western Siberia Cities in the Post-Reform Period
The beginning of implementation of urban reform coincided with the formation of the electrical engineering as an independent branch of engineering (1870–890). The article contains the analysis of qualitative changes in technique, technology and production organization, which occur under the influence of scientific breakthroughs and discoveries that have a significant impact on the socio-economic conditions of public life in the post-reform period. The beginning of the 20th century was the time of construction of urban stations that worked mainly on the lighting. Introduction of the results of electro-technical revolution in municipal practices contributed to improvement of quality of life of citizens.