Özet:

By the end of the 19th century, the Russian Empire governed a vast territory spanning over 23 million square kilometers. This expansive geography exceeded the size of the Ottoman boundaries in 1683 by more than fourfold. Moreover, the empire boasted a diverse populace, encompassing individuals of many religious, linguistic, and racial backgrounds. Towards this population Russian policies in the administrative, political and economic fields have been partially examined in the literature, but studies on cultural policies have remained in the background. The existing literature has provided partial analysis of Russian policies concerning the administrative, political, and economic aspects pertaining to this particular demographic. However, there has been a relative lack of scholarly attention given to the examination of cultural policies in this context. This study aims to uncover the cultural policies implemented by Russia in the Caucasus region, specifically focusing on the establishment of Russia's cultural influence in areas such as language, religion, and education.

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