CRIMEAN TATARS IN THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF TAURIDA REGION FOLLOWED BY ANNEXATION OF THE CRIMEA TO RUSSIA (1783-1787)
The article discusses some issues related to Crimean Tatars’ integration into Russian society; their participation in the state governance of Taurida Region that was formed after the annexation of the Crimea to Russia. It is found out that during the period from 1783 to 1787 within the Russian legal framework various rights and privileges of the Crimean Tatars were legislatively affirmed. Many of the Tatars noblemen became the members of the “Crimean Government”, and other administrative institutions of Taurida Region. Their influence among the local people considerably promoted strengthening of the Russian authorities position in the region.