Open AccessI.D. Khokhlov's mission to Bukhara in 1620-1623 and the communication networks of Russian diplomacy in Central Asia
Author(s) -
Maksim V. Moiseev
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
vestnik rossijskogo universiteta družby narodov. seriâ istoriâ rossii
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2312-8690
pISSN - 2312-8674
DOI - 10.22363/2312-8674-2021-20-3-365-377
Subject(s) - diplomacy , central asia , interpreter , political science , law , sociology , history , ancient history , computer science , politics , programming language
This article examines Ivan Danilovich Khokhlovs mission to the Khanate of Bukhara in the early 17th century to gain a better understanding of the Russian envoys links with the Central Asian states. Working with the embassys report and related sources, the author looks at both the official and unofficial contacts of the missions members and pays particular attention to identifying with whom they dealt. Unusually, the diplomat limited himself to official contacts in building his information network. Together with his interpreter, Khohklov worked hard to set up a network of horizontal contacts to provide him with comprehensive and detailed intelligence. Endeavoring to improve relations, he described the ruling khans and those close to him, all the while making sure that he strictly adhered to Russian diplomatic protocol.