LITTLE-KNOWN NAME OF A GREEK IN THE CADRE OF THE DIPLOMATIC DEPARTMENT IN THE 17TH CENTURY: DMITRIJ PERVANOV
The article investigates the biography of Dmitrij Pervanov, one of the interpreters of the Diplomatic Department. It analyzes his social background, religious affiliation, his work and conditions of stay in Russia. Dmitrij Pervanov came to Russia in 1624, served two years as an interpreter in the Diplomatic Department and later was exiled to Siberia. The story of his life gives us the opportunity to understand better the principles of formation of the cadre of Greek interpreters and translators, their functions and role in the development of the Russian-Greek relations in the 17th century.