Materials for the Study of the Economic Life of State Peasants and Foreigners of Western Siberia . Issue. 4" is a unique publication, which is the result of the painstaking work of a team of authors seeking to better understand the economic life and life of the population of Western Siberia in a certain historical period. It is not just a collection of facts and figures; it is a real research work, plunging the reader into a world where traditions, culture and economics are intertwined. In the fourth issue of this series, the authors continue to study the economic aspects of the life of state peasants and foreigners, revealing many interesting and sometimes unexpected details. The reader will be able to learn about how the living conditions of these peoples have changed under the influence of various factors, such as natural conditions, social changes and public policy. The book deals with land ownership, agriculture, handicrafts and trade, which gives a complete idea of how the region's economy has developed. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers: from undergraduate and graduate students studying economic history and ethnography, to researchers and specialists in the field of sociology and cultural studies. It can also attract the attention of historians, local historians and all those who are interested in the history of Russia and its diversity. The readership is not limited because