городское самоуправление

This article discusses the basic stages of formation and upgrading of fire stations in the system of municipal government Saratov XVIII–XIX centuries. Also reflects the dynamics of fire safety systems on the basis of normative documents. The author, based on legal acts, identifies three main stages of the urban fire service Saratov.

In the article, the question of city self-management organization in the XIV–XV century England is considered. On the example of Bristol and York it is found out whether it is possible to speak about democratic principles of the city authorities’ election, who was a part of city elite and how it was formed.