G.M. Kutuzov's manuscript as a source of the Izhevsk steamships
The paper analyzes information from the memoirs of G.M. Kutuzov, dealing with Izhevsk steamships, located in the funds of the National Museum named after K. Gerd (Izhevsk). It is shown that they represent a valuable evidence of a bygone era. However, from the factual point of view, on the example of Izhevsk steamships, it can be concluded that the memoirist often uses unverified information, obtained, apparently, from oral sources. In this regard, the use of memoirs of G.M. Kutuzov as a historical source must be accompanied by serious criticism and analysis.