Caucasian Policy Of Russia In The 16th–17th Centuries

The paper refers to the Caucasian policy of Russia, role region in politics Turkey and Iran 16th–17th centuries, formation Russian-Caucasian relations during this period, order priority with Russia for North Caucasus. Diplomacy military opposition peoples Caucasus foreign invaders played a great role. 16th-17th centuries was not yet strong state. Besides, troops Russian regular army were almost constantly engaged problems on western northern borders. Therefore, unlike Turkey, did have huge resources be sent conquer region. At same time, had an advantage over Ottoman Empire Iran: presence Terek-Grebensky Cossacks here desire leaders enter into alliance establish friendly it. Due its weakness interested military-political these forces using them fight against their opponents, which led treaty acts between vassal-allied relations.