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This article about reconstruction and renovation reforms implementation by Russian empire in Derbent after its occupation. Derbent, an ancient city of Azerbaijan, was occupied by Tsarism on June 21, 1806,   and   the   region's   administration   began   to   be   adapted   to   the   new policy of the empire. Therefore, the Russian Empire began to implement a series of measures in the region. One of those measures was the reconstruction of Derbent city. Very   interesting information about Derbent's reconstruction and socio-political life is reflected in the Acts of the Caucasus Archaeological Commission. The Russians beleived that rebuilding of the city would eventually lead to rise of publicwelfare,   so   it   was   legitimate to involve  the   population in the city's renovation work even by sacrificing their property. It was intended to demolish some houses on the edge of the square in order to arrange the main square of the city. In the main square there should be a city court, a treasure and a security, and shops should be in the square at the bottom of the city. Following   the   removal   of   the   wall   that   separated   the   city, during   the reconstruction of   Derbent,   Tsariat Russia settled the Armenians   and   the Jews in the empty parts of the city. The work done has contributed to the urban population growth. However, this increase was calculated with a serious attempt to change the ethnic composition of the city and to reduce the number of local Muslims.

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