The Kazakhs’ attitude towards the Kalmyks in the 1760s

The relevance of this article is determined by the desirability and even, speaking more directly, need for a further, source-based, expanded theoretically grounded study role Kalmyk Khanate in Russia’s eastern policy, especially eighteenth century, when khanate was at its peak. This important not only history people proper, but also studying highlighting participation peoples that were part Russia foreign policy activities or period. aim to examine relations Kazakhs Kalmyks third quarter 18th based on new materials from Archive Foreign Policy Russian Empire National Republic Kalmykia. scientific novelty work consists detailed tracing connection with neighboring nations states east, mainly Kazakh zhuzes, which did contradict interests these regions. In 1760s. between Yuzhny Zhuz suddenly began worsen. guided their actions own goals. Speaking about regional situation, available opportunities, they quite modest, made khans turn strong external ally protection. state them regard profitable. author infers that, second half century. situation Kalmyk-Chinese changed, due attack Qing Dzungar Khanate. rebellion Amursana demonstrated reluctance Dzhungar endure Chinese domination, reason court get rid discontented. Another pilgrimage mission reminded China there another branch people. nomadic system economy, courage ability travel long distances matter hours could serve both protecting opposing them. Everything extent Beijing control migration process. Therefore, used certain psychological effect Kalmyks, prompting leave Russia. concludes politically, development Central Asia decisive.