The newspaper “Tormysh” and Kryashen theme on its pages (1913–1918)

The article presents generalised conclusions based on the results of the study of Kryashen issues in the pages of the Tatar newspaper “Tormysh” (“Life”) published in Ufa in 1913–1918. It also examines the history of the newspaper and notes the contribution of representatives of the Muslim commercial and industrial bourgeoisie to the formation and development of the Tatar periodical. The study shows that the newspaper endeavoured to provide a broad coverage of topical social processes in the region. Taking into account local peculiarities, it paid attention to the activities of various cultural and educational institutions. As a result of the analysis, it was concluded that the materials about the spiritual life of the Kryashen population of Ufa Province published in the newspaper “Tormysh” were informational in nature. The topics for publications were most often missionary activities.