ИНСТИТУТ АМАНАТСТВА В КАВКАЗСКОЙ ПОЛИТИКЕ ПЕТРА I
THE INSTITUTION OF AMANATS IN THE CAUCASIAN POLICY OF PETER I

Summary/Abstract: For centuries, the amanat (hostage-taking) institution was an important attribute of diplomatic relations between the Russian state and countries located to the south and east of it (Caucasus, Volga region, Siberia, etc.). This institution existed discretely during the period of 1553–1864 in Circassian–Russian relations, including Kabardian–Russian ones. By the year 1722, the amanat institution was renewed following the rupture of Kabardian–Russian relations that lasted for 25 years. The analysis of Kabardian–Russian relations on the eve and during the Persian Campaign undertaken by Peter I was carried out in this paper on the basis of the documents introduced for the first time into scientific circulation. The archival materials made it possible to reveal previously unknown aspects of the strategy and tactics used during the Persian Campaign of 1722. First of all, they concern the role of Kabarda in the Caucasian policy of the emperor and the amanat institution in bilateral relations during the 1720s, as well as the influence exerted on Kabardian–Russian relations by the renewal of the diplomatic amanat institution.

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