LOCAL AUTHORITY IN THE SOUTH OF RUSSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF WAR TIME: EMPLACEMENT TO TOWN OFFICES OF VOIVODE (1654-1667)
In the condition of Russo-Polish War (1654-1667) Russian Government esteemed officers of Local Authorities as a reserve force of combat-capable regulars for Army in the Field. At the same time, the emplacement to a town office of voivode regarded as a merit for service in battle: cases, captivity, relatives ’ death in battles. The noted experience was guarantied in the decree on May, 5th, 1661, about the emplacement just injured and returned from captivity service-men as voivodes.