The incorporation of the Junior Zhuz in the Russian Empire
Preconditions for joining the Russian Empire
1741-1742 - the second Dzungarian invasion of the Junior and Middle Zhuzes
How did the Russian Empire start colonisation of Kazakhstan (the Junior Zhuz)?
In the middle of the 18th century special Russian fortresses and military bases were built in Western and North-Eastern Kazakhstan in order to protect the Kazakhs from the Dzungarian invasions.
Russia's interests in Kazakhstan
Introduction of the new taxes for new Russia's citizens (Kazakhs et
What happened
On 19 February, 1731 the Russian Empress Anne approved Abulkhair's request on getting Russian help (weapons) and protection against Dzhungars (fortresses construction) and signed a degree on Junior Zhuz's Kazakhs joining the Russian Empire as its citizens. So Russian authorities asked to become their people in return.
Preconditions for joining the Russian Empire
Russia sent an appeal to the Dzhungar ruler on stopping attack the Kazakh lands and the invasion was stopped temporarily
Russia's interests in Kazakhstan
Strengthening of relations with the Asian countries (such as China)
WHY DID ABULKHAIR ASK THE RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES FOR PROTECTION AND HELP AGAINST DZHUNGARS?
personal interests - with the help of Russians Abulkhair intended to become a Khan of the whole Kazakh Khanate
