Journal of Danubian Studies and Research, Vol 5, No 2 (2015)

Abstract

Nobility of the Ukrainian Danube region had its mental and cultural differences. It was promoted by the special status of this territory and the presence of the various members of this class by the national and ethnic origin. And that’s why, the nobility’s activity in lending was also diverse. Article is devoted to coverage of financial and credit activities nobles of the Ukrainian Danube region in the second half of XIX - beginning of XX centuries. It was found that the aristocrats were represented in all of central banking and local credit institutions of this area. It is investigated an influence of the noblemen on becoming of small credit institutions that helped the peasants of Danube region.