North Caucasus in the Crimean War
Journal: Dicle üniversitesi sosyal bilimler enstitüsü dergisi
Year: 2024

The Crimean War is one of the important turning points in Ottoman-Russian relations. While the Ottoman Empire tried to maintain its declining influence in the Black Sea with the support of its European allies, Russia tried to increase its influence in both the Balkans and the North Caucasus. Against this policy of Russia, the resistance groups in the North Caucasus tried to gain the support of the Ottoman Empire and its allies, while trying to create unity among themselves. The movements in the