Participation of Russia in the 1860—1861 International Commission on Syria

The definition of the “Syrian crisis of 1860” is based on a series of bloody clashes and pogroms that broke out on the territory of Mount Lebanon and Damascus. These events had such a resonance in Europe that the government of the Ottoman Empire was forced to agree to the arrival of the French expeditionary force and the creation of an international commission consisting of representatives of five European powers — Britain, France, Russia, Austria and Prussia. The results of the commission's work turned out to be quite balanced and successful, ensuring the peaceful development of the region until the First World War. For Russia, participation in the European Commission has become a landmark event: this was one of the first episodes when, after the defeat in the Crimean War, she was able to fully perform in the ranks of the European concert, although, of course, not in the first roles. The purpose of this article is to analyze the role played by Russian diplomacy in resolving the Syrian conflict, and how participation in the work of the European Commission affected Russia's relations with other European powers.

Keywords

Ottoman Empire, Mount Lebanon, Druze, Maronites, International Commission, Organic Statute

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11.08.2023

Publication date

31.12.2023

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26943

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GOST	Sagomonyan A. Participation of Russia in the 1860—1861 International Commission on Syria // ISTORIYA – 2023. – V. 14. – Issue 12 (134). Part 2 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://history.jes.su/S207987840029670-6-1 (circulation date: 17.05.2024). DOI: 10.18254/S207987840029670-6
MLA	Sagomonyan, Alexander "Participation of Russia in the 1860—1861 International Commission on Syria." ISTORIYA 14.12-2 (134) (2023) DOI: 10.18254/S207987840029670-6
APA	Sagomonyan A. (2023). Participation of Russia in the 1860—1861 International Commission on Syria. ISTORIYA 14(12-2 (134)) DOI: 10.18254/S207987840029670-6

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