South-Russian and Siberian Frontier: Analogies and Specific Character
Journal: Journal of Siberian Federal University Humanities & Social Sciences
Year: 2015

The article focuses on the development of the theory of Russian frontier, analysis of its main concepts and topical issues in the field of its practical application. The study is based on the methodology of J. Turner, the author of the American frontier conception. The article dwells upon the features of the frontiers of Siberia and Southern Russia, reveals their common features such as heterogeneity, vectorality, struggle for resources, religious conflicts, instability of boundaries, suburban p