V.I. Nevsky and the railways of Soviet Russia (1917–1922)

Importance. The course of history is largely determined by the role of the individual and their actions within specific circumstances. The larger the personality, the greater their influence on subsequent events in their country and the world. One of the pivotal moments in Russian history was the October Revolution of 1917. Vladimir I. Nevsky was an active participant in these events and later became a prominent public and political figure in the Soviet state. Holding various positions, he was directly involved in the railway sector. Studying Nevsky’s role in ensuring the safe operation of railways during the Civil War offers a new perspective on significant aspects of the sociopolitical life of the young Soviet state. The aim of this research is to evaluate V.I. Nevsky’s contribution to maintaining law and order on the railways in the early years of Soviet power.

Materials and Methods. The chronological method made it possible to clarify events and phenomena in terms of their sequence. Based on the biographical method using archival documents, it was possible to focus on the study of V.I. Nevsky’s activities, to determine his role and influence on the events of the first years of the formation of Soviet power in Russia. Using the historical and genetic method, it was possible to consistently detect changes in the studied reality in the process of its historical movement and to come as close as possible to recreating the real history of law enforcement at railway facilities. A comparative historical method was used to compare the actions of V.I. Nevsky with those of other participants in the events, which contributed to a more balanced assessment of his role in ensuring law and order at transport facilities. The structural method allowed us to systematize the information obtained.

Results and Discussion. The role of V.I. Nevsky’s personality in ensuring law and order in railway transport in the early years of Soviet power is considered. Patterns have been identified that can be taken into account in modern conditions.

Conclusion. The conclusion is made about the contribution of V.I. Nevsky to the stabilization and development of railway transport in the first post-revolutionary years, his contribution to the or-ganization of law enforcement at railway transport facilities, to the formation of principles of law enforcement in railway transport is evaluated.

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