THE STUDY OF KAZAKHSTAN IN THE XVIII-XIX CENTURIES IN RUSSIAN SOURCES

Abstract

This article describes an overview of historiography related to the study of Kazakhstan in the XVIII-XIX centuries by Russian scientists and researchers. The article provides a theoretical analysis of the works of Russian scientists in order to consider historiographical approaches to the study of Kazakhstan in this period. The article also provides an overview of valuable sources, such as collections of documents, dictionaries and reviews, census materials and other geographical data that are of interest for studying the toponymic features of the Kazakh region. The article also analyzes the main directions of research of the Kazakh people in Russia in the XVIII century, highlighting historiographical approaches and theoretical analysis of the works of Russian scientists conducted during this period. Research by Russian scientists and researchers of Kazakhstan in the XVIII-XIX centuries opens up new horizons for the study of the historical geography and toponymy of this region, providing valuable sources and approaches that contribute to a deeper understanding