Description of the Rite of Approval of the Kazakh Khan Nuraly in 1749

The article considers the confirmation of Kazakh khans as subjects Russian Empire. implementation institute has become a new tool Russia’s influence on elite. publication allows us to imagine how border officials tried introduce mechanisms control over Kazakhs. lack military and political resources forced administrators use symbolic in their relations with One these, along oath, was ruler by khan, made behalf ruling monarch. first experience khan's dignity Sultan Nuraly, son elder khan Kazakhs, Abulkhair, who died 1748. Nuraly’s statement became precedent authorities approved July 1749; ceremony history Kazakh-Russian took place near Orenburg. Orenburg governor I. Neplyuev developed rite detail. included arrival Nuraly confirmation, meeting announcement his presentation royal gifts, an official dinner participation entourage military, number other circumstances.