The fundamental role of the y Luginin family in the organizational and legal formation of the Russian credit cooperation

Historical, legal and socio-economic prerequisites for the formation of credit cooperation in Russia in the 19th century are considered. Conditions for the change of economic formations and the emergence of capitalism in the country are explored. Altered state of consciousness of citizens of different classes are shown. Former military personnel’s contribution to the dissemination of cooperative ideas is noted; military origin of the Luginin family is presented. The study of cooperative experience gained by brothers Svyatoslav and Vladimir Luginin during their learning abroad is described. The essence of S. Lugini’s initiative to open a savings and loan partnership in the village of Rozhdestvenskoye is outlined. Legal registration of state permitting documents. V. Luginin’s continuation of the work he started after his brother’s death. Difficulties of partnership in the initial period. The help of N.P. Kolyupanov in promoting the activities of the partnership, participation of A.V. Yakovlev and Prince A.I. Vasilchikov in the development of the cooperative movement in Russia is highlighted. The legal and social content of the Charter of a credit partnership is analyzed. The growth in the number of credit societies in the country at the end of the 19th century. Participation by V.F. Luginin in the development of Russian science. Historical and legal merit of the Luginin family in the founding of Russian credit cooperation. Preserving the memory of the Luginins in their homeland in the Kostroma region.