Relations between Russia and Siam in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A Historiographical Analysis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article is devoted to the study of historiography of the development of Russian-Siamese relations from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. It examines the evolution of approaches in Russian and foreign historical scholarship to the study of diplomatic, political, and cultural interactions between the two countries. The article focuses on the shift in research paradigms, moving from descriptive and memoir-based works in the pre-revolutionary period and the class-based approach of Soviet historiography to modern comprehensive analysis based on the theories of "realpolitik" and cultural transfer. The author identifies the main issues of discussion related to the assessment of the effectiveness of Russian influence in Southeast Asia and the nature of elite interaction, and also identifies promising gaps for further research at the intersection of political history and imagology.
Authors: Razumnyi, Vitaliy, Kot, Elena
Language: Russian
Topic: Soviet and Russian History
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220161926