ETHNO-POLITICAL FACTOR IN THE KOSOVO CONFLICT
The article examines the historical development of the major milestones of the Albanian and Serbian peoples which played a certain role in provoking the Kosovo conflict. Particular attention is given to the alteration of the quantity of Albanian and Serbian population in the region. On the basis of the considered material the author identifies the reasons for the Kosovo crisis caused by the historical destiny of the two peoples. The author also gives grounds and supports the view according to which the territory of Kosovo is a part of Serbia.