Židovi u gospodarstvu Koprivnice i Podravine

Abstract

Uz domaće trgovce, vrlo aktivni nositelji trgovačke djelatnosti u Koprivnici i Podravini bili su Židovi koji su od samog početka doseljavanja u podravski kraj bili uključeni u razvoj gospodarstva ovisno koliko su im date mogućnosti to dozvoljavale. Potkraj 19. stoljeća Židovi su držali veći dio koprivničke i podravske trgovine i sudjelovali su u svim važnijim gradskim gospodarskim poslovima, osobito u bankarstvu i industriji. Njihov utjecaj proširen je i na sva veća podravska naselja, pogotovo su trgovački bili aktivni u Legradu, Ludbregu, Malom Bukovcu, Novigradu, Drnju, Virju i po selima, a najveću ulogu su dosegnuli u vremenu između dva svjetska rata. Vrlo spretni i poslovni širili su svoje poslove unutar i izvan Podravine i zbog toga je njihov doprinos velik ne samo u privrednom razvoju, nego i u društveno-kulturnom životu Koprivnice i Podravine.

Other than Koprivnica’s native merchants, active participants in commerce and trading in Koprivnica and Podravina were Jews, who since their settlement here were involved in the development of commerce and economy, as much as their abilities allowed. By the end of the 19th century, Jews held a major portion of commerce and trade in Koprivnica and Podravina, participating in all important economic affairs of the town, especially in banking and industry. Their influence expanded to all major Podravina settlements, and they particularly were active in Legrad, Ludbreg, Mali Bukovec, Novigrad, Drnje, Virje, and the neighboring villages. Their biggest involvement was in the two world wars. They were resourceful and efficient businessmen, expanding their business affairs throughout the Podravina region and beyond. This helped create a great contribution, not only in commerce but also in social and cultural events and the life of Koprivnica and Podravina.