Frontier communities of Southern Ukraine in the 18th – early 19th century: a response to empires

The article proposes the analysis of new practices frontier population Southern Ukrainian region during formation linear border and attempts Russian Ottoman Empires to control communities territories. It is shown that boundary line did not actually divide, but rather united corporations in developing a joint response at intervention by government institutions. From beginning 18 century. Zaporozhіan Sich Crimean Khanate worked out similar solutions solve problem active military presence interference their own internal affairs imperial structures. Joint resistance intentions officials from Khan Kosh otaman Zaporozhian due establishment delimitation signs 1705 began tradition. Imperial governments had only reckon with wishes communities, also depend on them. Diplomatic accords international agreements were formal, realities life Efforts diplomats establish first half 18th century no practical success. International treaties (Istanbul, Belgrade, Kyuchuk-Kainardzhii, etc.) testify existence changing religious affiliation Orthodox Muslim vice versa. relevant articles emphasized change religion as condition for possibility stay respective country. However, it unlikely such numerous. Over time, they longer under attention. appearance more or less clearly defined corresponding institutions was traced after Russian-Turkish war 1768-1774. everyday people change. borders imagined. Migrant well individual settlers, used will acquire official status. 19 criterion pay attention crossing permanent residence. Christian (Zaporozhian Cossacks, Nekrasivites) chose place residence lands ruler. Religious rhetoric civil leaders region, increase influence making specific decision. At state its became denser, still permeable. areas remained free migratory flows. strength especially noticeable 19th when Empire tried unify control. exactly here, South Ukraine, empires adapt traditions adjust policies accordance communities. During specificity decisive historical development region.