Detective Order (Order of Detective Affairs) of Moscow state of the 17th century (functions, powers and office-work)
The present paper deals with the mandative system of the Moscow state of the 17 th century, and specifically with the Order of Detective Affairs founded in 1619. The Detective Order was engaged in investigation of fugitive people over all country. It was intended for organization of the cities ruined by Poles, for examination of complaints from persons of different estates on oppressions and offenses from strong people, for the solution of land disputes and questions of change of the land relations.