REVIEW of the book “Western Caspian region as part of the Russian Empire (1722-1735): Collection of archival documents” 
 (Makhachkala: Mavraev, 2020)

The most important factor in the development of Caucasian studies is expanding source base through use archival material, methods analysis and its processing. Today, careful detailed study new documents helps to make corrections sheds light on a number questions about history region that have been overlooked by researchers. In this connection, materials collected from archives Russian State Archive Ancient Acts, Military Historical Archive, Central Republic Dagestan are great interest when studying political, social economic situation beginning 18th century. collection under review major contribution historiography imperial policy Caucasus 1722-1735 makes it possible widen scope research issues. With help approaches sources, which being researched for first time, allow reconstruction Caspian region. This book between 1722 1735 allows us extend our research.