Political interaction between Russia and Germany in China during the suppression of the Yihetuan uprising of 1900–1901
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-4-36-46
Abstract
The article examines the Russian–German relations at the time of active hostilities (from June to October 1900) during the Yihetuan uprising of 1900–1901. The nature of the interaction between Russia and Germany in the Far East is analyzed, the current problems of the bilateral dialogue are highlighted, and the unresolved contradictions between the states are traced, which have led to a political uncertainty in the bilateral relations. The source base for the study consists of the documents from the State Archives of the Russian Federation (GA RF), the Russian State Archives of the Navy (RGA Navy) and the Archives of Foreign Policy of the Russian Empire (AFPRI). The author comes to the conclusion that the declared Russian-German partnership was in fact a pragmatic cooperation based on a short-term intersection of interests of the two states.
About the Author
Aleksandr S. Tikhonov
Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr S. Tikhonov, Post-Graduate Student,
bld. 6, Miusskaya Sq., Moscow, 125047.
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Review
For citations:
Tikhonov A.S. Political interaction between Russia and Germany in China during the suppression of the Yihetuan uprising of 1900–1901. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series "Political Science. History. International Relations". 2024;(4):36-46. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2024-4-36-46
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