Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Graduated. in Post-Islamic Iranian History, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of History, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin. Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of History, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.

10.22059/jhss.2024.375058.473701

Abstract

The relations between Iran and the Russian government during the Qajar period were always affected by Russia's economic-political colonial goals in Iran. It was in pursuit of these goals that the Russian government developed its economic, political and military influence in the northern regions of Iran, especially Guilan, in various ways during the Qajar period. They took various actions with the aim of dominating Iran's economy. One of the most important and effective measures was the establishment or support of Russian investment companies in Iran. With this description, in this research, the activity of one of the most important Russian companies active in Guilan, namely "Transport Insurance Company", is analyzed and investigated. Based on this, the main question of the research is what was the activity of this company during the Naseri period and what effect did it have on advancing the political-economic goals of the Russian government in Iran? Based on the findings of the research, the Russians, with the aim of penetrating Iran's economy (in order to achieve colonial goals), took various measures such as obtaining concessions, increasing trade with Iran, supporting Russian businessmen who did business with Iran, and such things. Investing in Iran by establishing or expanding the activities of Russian companies to Iran was one of the other actions of Russia. In this regard, various companies, such as transport insurance, were active in the field of trade with Iran. The Russian government supported this company and by buying most of its shares and helping to receive lucrative concessions from the Iranian government, helped to strengthen and continue the activities of this company in Iran. This government also managed to increase its influence and dominance in Iran's economy

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