Pages: 62-64

The destinies of the states which had developed on the basis of the Golden Horde were similar (all of them were incorporated into the Russian State), but differed in details (ways by which they were absorbed). One of such states is the Siberian Khanate of Kuchum: its history needs a more complete description. Thus, attention is paid to the collapse of the khanate as a result of the Russian expansion. Three stages are distinguished: Yermak’s campaign, inactive presence of the Russians in Siberia, systematic actions aimed to destroy the Khanate. It is suggested that the future tsar Boris Godunov played an important role in the organizations of a major campaign led by Prince Yeletsky.

Keywords: Golden Horde, Siberian Khanate, Russian State, Kuchum, Yermak, conquering stages

Information about author:

Sergey S. Tikhonov. Candidate of Historical Sciences. Omsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Address: Marks Ave., 15, Omsk, 644024, Russian Federation
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