LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Vilnius; Gyventojai; Bendruomenės; Papročiai; Konfesijos, etninės; Vilnius; Residents; Communities; Confession communities; Customs and traditions.
ENThe article provides an overview of the changes undergone by Vilnius and its residents from the second half of the 19th century to the first half of the 20th century. The official press of that period, especially general reviews of the life in the city, descriptions of current events, discussion and problem-based articles, were referred to as the main source for the analysis. A strong focus is on transformation tendencies of ethnic and confession communities in the city, external and internal causes for such transformations, and consequences. [From the publication]