Features of the coverage of individual episodes of the armed conflict in Dagestan in the second half of the 40s-50s of the XIX century in the publications of the authors of the newspaper "Kavkaz"

this article examines M.S. Vorontsov's diplomacy in the Caucasus, addressing the crisis in Russian policy in the region. Particular attention is paid to Prince M.S. Vorontsov's methods for achieving these objectives. A focus is also placed on the newspaper "Kavkaz" coverage of the siege of Salty and Gergebil, Dagestan. By examining newspaper publications, it is possible to reconstruct the level of understanding of the events by those not directly involved in the armed conflict. This approach allows us to identify which ideological aspects were considered paramount and how they were reflected in the regional press. It is important to note that the main ideological tenets of "Kavkaz" were strengthening the imperial image, glorifying the army and its commanders, demonstrating military effectiveness, minimizing one's own failures, and creating a negative image of the enemy. Thus, "Kavkaz" acted as a conduit for government policy, striving to present the Russian Empire as a force capable of ensuring peace in the Caucasus.

newspaper "Kavkaz", armed confrontations, Dagestan, imperial politics, crisis resolution, propaganda