Assessment of the Increase in the Geographical Knowledge of the Crimean Peninsula at the End of the 18th Century
Journal: Historical Geography Journal
Year: 2022

The article is devoted to the characteristic features of the initial studies of the Crimean Peninsula by Russian scientists at the end of the 18th century, gathering and systematization of scientific information. The main attention is focused on the narrative and cartographic primary sources, which reflected the scientific level and priorities of exploring the Crimea after its annexation to the Russian Empire during the reign of Catherine the Great. The content of the historiographic survey is d