Summary
Collection of articles dedicated to the anniversary of the Siberian regionalism, which originated in St. Petersburg during1859-1860. The history of the Siberian regionalists circle in St. Petersburg, the ideology and activities of the leaders of this movement (G.N. Potanina, N.M. I︠A︡drint︠s︡eva), the continuity of their teaching with the Decembrist and rural-area concept, A.P. Shchapova. Particular attention is given to the regional Siberian identity.