Russia’s Caucasus policy and its international consequences (70-80’s of XVIII century)

The article discusses the problems related to Caucasus policy of Russia in last quarter 18th century and plan create an Armenian state on lands Azerbaijan. It is known that had leave South at beginning for obvious reasons. In century, resumed Caucasus, its main goal was a christian expense Azerbaijan lands. general, sharp changes from end are analyzed against background successes achieved as result Russia's victory over Ottoman war 1768-1774. relied Armenians Georgians invade and, fearing invasion would provoke negative reaction international world, planned сhristian dependent first stage invasion. should have been state. Therefore, covered with military political methods, well Christian factor. provides detailed information about failure diplomatic negotiations other problems. topic studied details based sources literature.