CHARITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN GRODNO PROVINCE IN THE LATE 19th - EARLY 20th CENTURY
The article analyzes the structure of charitable institutions that developed by the beginning of the 20th century on the territory of the Grodno province. The characteristics of the official charitable organizations operating in the province are given, private charitable institutions are designated. The sources of funding for the activities of institutions have been identified, the most popular areas of charity in the province have been identified. The author notes the lack of consistency in the activities of charitable organizations of the province, points to their competition and confrontation caused by the ethno-confessional factor.