JOHN BELL ON THE CAMPAIGN OF PETER I TO DERBENT

A number of publications have been devoted to the Persian campaign Peter Great and stay Russian Imperial troops on southwestern shores Caspian Sea in 1722–1735 – monographs, articles, dissertations, collections documents materials prepared with use a wide range sources literature. This topic continues attract attention historians even today. It has acquired particular relevance connection 350th anniversary birth first Emperor 300th campaign. large documentary from federal regional archives Russia cover history its results, which made it possible reveal new episodes imperial policy Caucasian-Caspian region quarter 18th century. Among most valuable are travel notes English-speaking authors direct participants eyewitnesses events described. One these is John Bell’s book “Travels St. Petersburg, across Russia, different parts Asia”, particularly, section titled “Journey Moscow Derbent Persia, 1722”, translated by author paper into commentaries. translation may be contribution both ethnography historiography Caucasian studies