Geographic scouts of Central Asia

In the second half of XIX century . Russia pursued an active policy in Central Asian khanates, firmly determined to move its border beyond a wide strip deserts and semi-deserts. At same time, rivalry between Russian British Empires for influence control over khanates unfolded. It was political, diplomatic geopolitical duel, so-called “Big Game”, which intelligence played one main roles. To fulfill tasks facing intelligence, has attracted scientific historical-geographical military-topographic expeditions under auspices Imperial Geographical Society (IRGO). they who at end century. certain part became activities IRGO. The best officers General Staff were participate them. their heroic efforts that made it possible fill gaps knowledge Asia and, especially, western Uyguria (East Turkestan) Inner Mongolia. recent decades, due processes are taking place Eurasian space, historical, geographical achievements have become world-wide again attention. Again, we hear about new Game” takes values — resources, territories, trade routes. political technological methods conducting changed. However, gratitude should remain memory having contributed implementation foreign Empire by research expanses Asia.