THE FORMATION OF THE FIRST GERMAN SETTLEMENTS IN RUSSIA OF THE 18TH CENTURY: BACKGROUND AND GOALS

Abstract

This article examines the evolution of Russian-German relations. Cultural and scientific exchange was increased with the expansion of political ties, trade and economic cooperation, which became the reason for the mass resettlement of the Germans in Russia. Particular attention is paid to the Manifesto of Catherine II (1763), which had an effect on the settlers. The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the measures taken to settle the German population in Saratov region and was distributed to the southern part of the Voronezh province. The idea is substantiated that many issues of arrangement and management remained unresolved, partly for objective reasons, partly due to underestimation of the situation by both sides.