Charitable activity of noblemen in Kyiv Province during the First World War
Based on the local data, state archives and periodicals of the time, the article highlights some aspects of the charitable activities of the noblemen during the First World War. The First World War was marked by the increase of public charity aimed at help to both soldiers and civilians affected by the consequences of bloody fighting in the front and socio-economic problems in the country. This was especially true to the nobility, whose members were filled with patriotic feelings, compassion and organized fundraising for foundation hospitals and cooperation with Russian Red Cross Society.