Caucasian Messenger

The article dealth with the Russian foreign politics in the near East. The foundation of the Russian diplomatic representatives in the near East is also discassed.

The importance of Russian Church, commonly in Empire's foreign politics, exactly in Jerusalem is shown.

The article represents the interests of Russian Empire (political, ideological, commercial, economical, and religious) in the near East.

History, Archaeology, Ethnography

M. Gasviani

Foundation of Russian Diplomatic Representatives in the Near East

("Consulate of Jerusalem" and Russian Holly Mission in Jerusalem in the First Half of the 19^th Century)

Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Contents

History, Archaeology, Ethnography

M. Gasviani

Foundation of Russian Diplomatic Representatives in the Near East

("Consulate of Jerusalem" and Russian Holly Mission in Jerusalem in the First Half of the 19th Century)

Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Contents

("Consulate of Jerusalem" and Russian Holly Mission in Jerusalem in the First Half of the 19^th Century)