Mechanism to involve aboriginal people in tributaries payment (of the example of Lensky portage and the surrounding area)

The paper considers and analyzes Yenisei service people actions to attract new generic Tungus groups living in the area of the river Ilim and the upper reaches of the river Lena for tributaries payment. To attract Tungus peacefully, in accordance with the sovereign's decree, tribute collectors carried with them into the new earths («novye zemlitsy») sovereign «gifts» (dishes of tin and copper, cloth, beads) and treat (flour, alcohol) going to had to win over the tribal elite, namely «knyaztsy» and «best people». It was assumed, however, that in case of failure to pay tribute voluntarily the collectors may use force and take hostages (amanaty).