A. P. Ermolov and his plan to conquer the highlanders of the North Caucasus

The article is devoted to the military activities of General Ermolov A.P. in the Caucasus. The article highlights the reasons for the adoption of a new course of development of Russia in the Caucasus region associated with the appointment of Ermolov A.P. Analyzes the plan adopted by Ermolov, its purpose and methods of fighting the highlanders, and a new tactic to pacify the peoples of the Caucasus. The policy towards the conquered peoples is characterized.