Review of the Monograph by Yu. Klychnikov "The Millennium of the Formation of the Russian Caucasus"
The article evaluates the monograph by Yu. Yu. Klychnikov "The Millennium of the formation of the Russian Caucasus". The monograph examines the early pages of Russian-North Caucasian relations. The circumstances that led to the emergence of interest on the part of the Ancient Russian state in the region and the steps that its rulers took to spread their influence on these lands are shown. The priority of military-political motivation in this process during the studied period is explained.