Territorial claims of Russia on the eve of World War I
The international situation on the eve of the First World War was a complex and multifaceted format of relations between the «great powers», the struggle for new territories and colonies. The Russian Empire did not stand aside, seeking, through war, to expand its possessions in the West and South. Particular attention was drawn to Turkey, Iran, China, and with the outbreak of war, and Poland. The author of the article reveals the historical background and main vectors of the foreign policy pursued by the Petrograd, gives concrete examples and comes to important generalized conclusions that emphasize the sequence of the geostrategy of the development of our country.