SOME OPINIONS ON THE INFLUENCE OF THE STEPPE PEOPLES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUSSIAN HISTORY

The emergence of Russia as a great power in Eastern Europe due to the dissolution of the Golden Horde at the end of the 15th century is one of the most important events in contemporary history. In the 16th century and the following period, Russia not only replaced the Golden Horde Khanate, but also became one of the greatest actors in European history. The position Russia has today in terms of its spread in Eurasia is the result of Russia's interaction with the Steppe peoples and the stepp World. This article discusses the history of the formation of the Golden Horde, its ethnic and political influence on such peoples as Russia, as well as its influence on the statehood of the Golden Horde and the subsequent formation and development of the Russian state. Based on historical data and modern research, some opinions about the influence of nomadic peoples on the development of Russian history, historical significance and difficulties in revival are analyzed. The article evaluates historical sources from a critical point of view and discusses their role in historical reconstruction. The historical influence of the Golden Horde in the Eurasian steppes on the rise to the stage of history of other states, such as Russia, is considered from the point of view of scientific works.