REGIONAL PECULIARITIES OF NORTHERN KAZAKHSTAN (ON THE EXAMPLE OF I. YA. SLOVTSOV'S TRAVEL NOTES)

Abstract

Kazakhstan is one of the geographical spaces where the phenomenon of its regions is most developed.  From an international point of view, the country is one of the most diverse in terms of geopolitics, taking into account its neighboring States. Research on Northern Kazakhstan is becoming increasingly relevant in the context of modern global changes and growing interest in local development features.

This article examines the significance of the research conducted by Ivan Yakovlevich Slovtsov regarding the socio-economic and cultural development of Northern Kazakhstan in the late 19th century. The study aims to analyze the impact of socio-economic and cultural factors on the region's development, drawing on Slovtsov's travel notes. The main objectives include determining the value of his work as a historical source, evaluating the region's socio-political and economic conditions, and demonstrating how these studies can contribute to further research in historical geography and socio-economic history. The work is significant for understanding both the historical context of the region and the contemporary analysis of Northern Kazakhstan's strategic development.

The research methodology is based on a comparative-historical approach and includes an analysis of the travel notes as well as a comparison with other historical sources. The main findings of the study show how Slovtsov thoroughly analyzed the region's economic and social conditions, providing modern researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the lives of nomadic and sedentary societies.

The study makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the historical geography and ethnography of Northern Kazakhstan, reflecting the interaction of nomadic and sedentary cultures. The practical value of the work lies in the potential use of the obtained data for strategic planning and improvement of the region's socio-economic policy.