Scenarios for the Integration of Immigrants from the East in Russia in the 15th — 17th Centuries

The Russian state throughout the entire period of its existence was open to immigrants from the East, both for the nobility and for ordinary people from this society. At the same time, it always built its relations with them in such a way that such persons were always successfully incorporated into the new society. The article discusses various integration scenarios. In this case, the main emphasis is on representatives of the nobility — Tatar kings and princes, as well as representatives of the tribal elite. The success and speed of these processes depended on several factors: the initial status of these individuals, conversion to Orthodoxy, choice of marriage partners, service to the Moscow sovereign, a matter of chance. At the same time, representatives of the upper stratum (kings and princes), initially, due to their high status, were in a losing position. They could not hold any significant civil or military positions and remained well-paid extras in palace ceremonies. And immigrants of a lower rank until the first third of the 17th century. upon accepting Orthodoxy, they could make a prominent career, right up to the ranks of the Duma. In a later period, they could no longer count on such a rise, although they became part of the sovereign’s court. Ordinary soldiers, when changing their faith, easily merged with provincial service people

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