Materials of the Russian Diplomatic Mission to Iran by Islen’ev and Griazev

The study investigates the materials of Russian ambassade S. Islen’ev and M. Griazev to court Qizilbash shah Safī, stored in funds State Archive Ancient Acts. archival file is a set documents reflecting process exchange embassies between Tsardom Safavid Empire 1635–1637. aim embassy I. K. was discuss some topical issues bilateral relations such as duties, restitution cases, purchase Iranian niter etc. In addition, describe features ceremonial relation foreign guests. good preservation gives researchers opportunity at great length. As for results Griazev, they can be regarded moderately positive. high level their positive nature (“friendship love”) were confirmed. side once again confirmed need verify membership trade missions. On other hand, attempt tsar’s ambassadors shah’s possessions ended failure. general, an ordinary diplomatic mission terms tasks results, but this its value scholar. Sustainability agenda presence well-known “stumbling blocks” framework contributed regularity Russian-Safavid ties.