FOREIGNERS IN SAINT-PETERSBURG: BUSINESS AND PHILANTHROPY. FROM THE HISTORY OF XIX – EARLY XX CENTURIES

The article deals with the historical aspects of the activities of foreign businessmen in St. Petersburg. The role of foreigners in the development of Russian industry, financial business and trade. It studies the history of the life and activities of the various diaspora in St. Petersburg, their contribution to the charity. Examples of participation of German, Swedish, French and other foreign diasporas in the national and Russian charity.