TAJIKISTAN – RUSSIA RELATIONS IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Tajikistan – Russia relations after the disintegration of the USSR certainly owe a lot to their historical attachment in various phases. The relationship between the two countries has always been a smooth one since the time of Tajikistan's creation as a republic within Soviet Union. The relations have passed through various stages of development starting from the Tsarist colonial times to the present. Russia has been historically tied with Tajikistan and is one of the most important neighbours and guarantor of peace in the region Tajikistan depends fully on Russia to preserve the unity and integrity of its territory. Russia has not intervened coercively in the Tajik conflict, but has acted in support of a government with which it has treaty obligations. Russia sought to apply a supportive strategy of engagement designed to defend the border zone, support the Tajik Government and persuade the opposition to resolve the conflict peacefully on the relation between Tajikistan and Russia at present are geared to a very intensive search for the best forms, ways and means of cooperation.