The Narodnik Groups and Organizations of Rostov-on-Don and Armenians (the 70s-80s of the 19th century)

In the article, we presented the activities of the Narodnik groups and organizations of Rostov-on-Don in the 70s-80s of the 19th century emphasizing the active participation of Armenian and Russian Narodniks in that movement. We mentioned that back in the 1860s, individuals with democratic or oppositional views had come to Nakhichevan-on-Don from various regions of Russia, the Caucasus, and even abroad, and had played a major role in the formation of the Narodnikgroups. The study highlighted the main directions of the Narodnik movement, the main factors contributing to the participation of Armenians and the activities of individual Narodniks. The stages of development and decline of the activities of the Narodnaya Volya group were particularly emphasized. In the article, we have touched upon the activities of famous figures of the Narodnik movement: the brothers S. and P. Peshekerov, M. Popov, A. Khachumov, U. Asvadurova, M. Kayalyan and others, who not only actively participated in that movement, but also often founded new groups and organizations themselves. It is worth noting that S. Peshekerov and H. Shapovalov stood out while still at the Realakan School of Rostov-on-Don. Based on articles published in various scientific journals and other sources, we have presented the Narodnik ideas of Litvinov, Petros and Platon Peshekerov, and A. Nechvolodov, and the significance and consequences of their spread. In the article, we used valuable materials available in the archives of Russia and Armenia.