Diplomatic trips in the first third of the XIX century and their role in shaping the idea of the Caucasian borderland and Persia

Introduction. The favorable geographical location of the Caucasus attracted the attention of the Ottoman Empire, Iran, the European countries and Russia. Each state sought to establish its control and influence over this region, and therefore, special attention should be paid to the diplomatic missions to Persia of people who pursued Russian interests, such as A. P. Ermolov and A. S. Griboyedov.

Materials and Methods. The study is based on the analysis of the texts of the work of A. P. Ermolov, N. N. Muravyev, A. S. Griboyedov.

Analysis. It was these travelers who participated in Russian embassies in Iran in the first third of the XIX century, during which important information was recorded about the natural and climatic conditions, about the inhabitants of Persia, about their customs and traditions, data were obtained on the military potential of the Persians, who at that time received help with weapons and finances from England and France. From Russia, they adopted the experience of the combat use of artillery. The material embassy are the main sources for studying travel to Persia and show the results of diplomatic trips of Russian delegations.

Results. According to the results of the study, it can be concluded that thanks to the trips of Russian delegation to Persia by A. P. Ermolov and A. S. Griboyedov, the interests of Russia in the Caucasus were taken into account and protected.

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