Creating a System of Military Facilities on the South of Kazakhstan on the Middle of the 19th century and Their Role in Conducting a Policy of Russian Empire
Создание системы военных укреплений на юге Казахстана в середине XIX века и их роль в осуществлении политики Российской империи
Zhakibayeva G.B. Otepova G.E. Kontev A.V. Sadykova A.M.
1 September 2022Cherkas Global University Press
Bylye Gody
2022#17Issue 31140 - 1152 pp.
The article, which was based on archive materials, demonstrates a role of military chains and facilities, built on the south of Kazakhstan in the middle of the 19th century. Analysis of historical sources shows that the official policy of Russian Empire was directed to military conquest and occupation of southern Kazakhstans territory and Central Asia. Military strategical plans of the empire were brought to life as a result of creating strong military chains in the south Kazakhstan, such as Syrdarian, Semirechian and New Kokand. Above listed chains gave an opportunity for Russian army not only to strengthen their positions in Elder Zhuz, but also to move further in the Central Asian region. It was followed by occupation of large Kokand cities. Reconnaissance works conducted by Russian officials from 1847 to 1863 were helpful in receiving actual materials concerning situation in Kazakh Steppe and in Central Asian states. Authors succeeded in analysis of the historical maps of Central State Archive of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Russian State Archive of Military history through the research. These maps made it possible to identify and systematize a list of main fortresses and settlements located along Syrdarian, Semirechian and New Kokand military chains. This research resulted in creation of cartographic material reflecting a system of military facilities and chains on the territory of the south Kazakhstan in the middle of the 19th century. The article provides a characteristic of the main stages in a progress of Russian army and of tactical decisions, which led to uniting Orenburgs and Siberian military chains. Further, it led to fixation of the southern borders of Russia. Success of above–mentioned task helped Russian government to solve both, domestic and foreign political issues.
Central Asian Khanate , Elder Zhuz , facility , military chains , reconnaissance , Russian Empire , South Kazakhstan
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Pavlodar Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
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