POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ABORIGINAL STATES OF WESTERN SIBERIA AFTER THEIR INCLUSION IN MUSCOVITE STATE

Abstract

The paper presents the process of political development of the indigenous peoples ofWestern Siberiaafter their inclusion in Muscovite state. It is concluded, that after the accession of Western Siberia Russian imperial administration gradually became the main subject of political life. This was done by gradually diluting the real power of local princes, active work with the aboriginal elites and the positioning of theMoscowtsar as a natural successor of power in the Khanate of Siberia.

Keywords

• siberia, state, politics, aboriginals, russian