The Russian Policy in the South Caucasus XX Century – the Beginning of the XXI Century

At the beginning of the XXI century South Caucasus is considered as one of the strained regions in the world as it was former periods. The Russian policy carried on 200 years in this region created national conflicts such as Mountains Kharabagh, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. These conflicts caused the tragedy for the millions of people. These conflicts also have negative influence on the economic development of the region and the integration of the region to the West. In the different periods the South Caucasus policy of Russia can differ from form of view, but its contemt is always same. The five-day war took place in the August, 2008 between Russia and Georgia related to South Ossetia conflict proves the accuracy of this idea. For understanding the essence of the present Russian policy the events took place in the beginning of the XX century and XXI century should be compared.

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