Russian visitors in New Zealand before 1917 year: cultural contacts
Despite of the great distance between Russia and New Zealand, the two peoples have got great interest in each other's history and culture from early time. This study provides an objective picture of Russia's cultural presence in the remote south-pacific islands over a century - from 1820 year till the WWI beginning. During this period, representatives of culture and public figures with Russian roots visited New Zealand for various purposes. The article deals with the chronological order of cultural visits of Russians. The author makes an attempt to periodize these events. The most significant ones for cultural relations between the two countries are characterized. The research vector is aimed at studying the Russian interest in New Zealand. The main sources of the research are the New Zealand newspaper chronicles of that time and the preserved memories of the Russians themselves. Involved materials and conclusions of foreign studies.