The development and peculiarities of Caucasian studies in the period of the Russian Federation

this article explores the development and peculiarities of Caucasian studies in the period of the Russian Federation. Caucasian studies, as one of the most important fields, has undergone significant transformation and development. The academic traditions, research methods and disciplinary paradigms established in the Soviet period have evolved in the post-Soviet period in line with continuity and innovation. As political, social and economic transformations deepened, research priorities and directions also changed. The development of Caucasian studies in the period of the Russian Federation can be divided into three stages: First, the initial post-Soviet period (1991-2000), characterised by a focus on political instability and ethnic conflicts; Second, the stage of transition to scientific pluralism (2000-2010), associated with a growing interest in socio-economic transformations and local governance; Third, the modern stage of globalisation and interdisciplinarity (from 2010 to the present), characterised by a focus on regional cooperation and global perspectives.

Caucasian studies, period of the Russian Federation, stages of development, peculiarities of research