Socio-Political Situation in the North Caucasus at the Beginning of the XVIII Century

The 18th century is a turning point in the history of peoples Caucasus. progressive decline Iran and Ottoman Empire, active entry Peter’s Russia into international arena put question fate Caucasus among most important problems world politics at that time. Having become one main sources contradictions relations these countries, this region, due to its strategic positions, attracted attention European powers, primarily England France.