Typological features of unofficial creative unions in the artistic culture of Russia of the second half of the XIX century - the beginning of the XX century
The article establishes such typological features of unofficial creative unions in Russian culture in the second half of the XIX - early XX centuries, as the openness of artistic communication; the search character of creative activity; multifunctionality; expression of the socio-political position of the creative intelligentsia in serving society with the help of different means of art; the role of the organizer as an informal leader; a combination of tradition and innovation.