Silkworm breeding in Stavropol province in the 19<sup>th</sup> century
The article is dedicated to the origins and spread of Silkworm breeding in Stavropol province in the 19<sup>th</sup> century. The author analyzes documents of the State Archive of Stavropol province, shows the examples of investments and the provision of silkworm breeding by mulberry resources. The article finishes with the conclusion that silkworm breeding was not well developed in farms of Stavropol province during the researched period.