RUDN Journal of Russian HistoryRUDN Journal of Russian History2312-86742312-8690Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4216Research ArticlePLACE AND ROLE OF FINANCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GROUPS IN PRE-REVOLUTIONARY RUSSIA’S ECONOMYLutoshkinS ADepartment of Russian HistoryMoto-man@mail.ruPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia15012016151394707092016Copyright © 2016, Lutoshkin S.A.2016The article deals with the position of the financial - industrial groups (FIGs) in the late 19th- early 20th centuries in the Russian Empire by the example of two associations "Prodamet" and "Association of the Nobel brothers".There were considered the main stages and specificity of the formation of large industrial-financial groups in the pre-revolutionary period. The analysis enabled to reveal the formation mechanism of large trusts and syndicates in Russia. The author draws parallels with Western associations of that period. In addition, on the basis of the journal "Industry and commerce" there was analyzed the relationship between the state and big business.Russian EmpiretrustsyndicatecapitalindustryoilProvisional Government"Prodamet""Association of Nobel Brothers"revolutionРоссийская империяфинансово-промышленные группытрестсиндикаткапиталпромышленностьнефтьВременное правительство«Продамет»«Товарищество братьев Нобель»революция