Sanitary Provision in the Caucasus during the Russian-Persian War of 1826–1828

Abstract

The article deals with the sanitary provision in the Caucasus during the russian-persian war of 1826-1828 years. The attention is paid to the spread of the first cholera epidemic in the Caucasus, as well as the establishment of a hospital base on the eve and during the Russian-persian war. There are used as materials the archival sources of the Central state historical archive of Georgia (Tbilisi, Georgia), as well as scientific and reference literature. "Acts collected by the Caucasian archaeological Commission" are of great importance in the work. In conclusion, the authors state that the russian-persian war of 1826-1828 was an important frontier for the russian administration in general, and for military physicians in particular, for understanding a number of problems. So, for example, it became obvious that it is necessary in wartime to treat to the arguments of representatives of local population very carefully and to stake more on the correct medical service of troops. The same applied to the prevention of epidemics such as cholera. Another important innovation was the final decision to use units from the local caucasian population in the army based on the results of the military campaign.