The register of the Poltava regiment in 1718

The register of Cossacks of the Poltava regiment of 1718 is a valuable historical document that provides detailed information about the population of the regiment's territory at that time. The main purpose of this register was to enumerate not only the Cossacks, but also all the residents of the Poltava Regiment, indicating their social status. However, due to various circumstances, this census was not completed completely.

The register begins with a list of mounted Cossacks, followed by Cossacks who have oxen but no horses. Next come foot Cossacks and widows, representing the first population group of the regiment to enter the register. After the Cossacks, a list of the city's population is given, including the merchant and trading burghers of Poltava. The next group is common people, divided into "pullers" and "pedestrians".

The register ends with a list of persons assigned to various guilds, such as tailoring, tailoring, shoemaking, blacksmithing, pottery, and weaving. A similar structure of the lists is typical for other hundreds, which are presented under the names of hundreds of towns. At the end of each section, there are numerical data summarizing the data.

The Poltava Regiment Cossack Register of 1718 is an important resource for historical and genealogical research, providing valuable information about the social structure and population of the Poltava Regiment at the beginning of the 18th century.

The database does not contain a complete list of persons recorded in the register due to damaged documents, which makes it difficult to identify some persons. However, this is a small amount that does not affect the overall value of the document.