Activities of Iran’s Consular Services in the Caucasus in 1905-1911: According to Iranian Sources

The authors analyze the activities of Iran's consular services in Caucasus, their role Russian-Caucasian diplomatic relations, particular, processes Iranian labor migrants’ adaptation to host societies. aim expand historical knowledge Iranians’ staying restore a complete picture history migration region. There are revealed features Iranian-Caucasian relations pre-Soviet period, situation migrants and legal support, consulates preserving cultural identity, internal external problems Iran’s services. have been introduced into scientific use documents political missions Iran Caucasus for 1905-1911 stored Archives Ministry Foreign Affairs Islamic Republic Iran, materials periodicals period under consideration, as well personal files vice-consuls Persian Table Foundation (f. 144) Archive Policy Russian Empire. They made it possible determine significant contribution development between two countries. conclusion is about greatest success these Terek region, which due favorable conditions its developing economy such subjective factors qualities number vice-consuls, level interaction with authorities. successfully combined promotion incorporation culture creation preservation identity.