The monograph presents the results of the author's research in the field of the history of domestic industry during the first half of the 18th century. From the methodological standpoint of historical cultural studies, the social content and organizational and technological forms of such types of production as mining and processing industries, craft and manufactory are analyzed, their role and significance in industrial culture and social life are determined. The monograph is intended for students, graduate students, teachers of Russian history and cultural studies.