title: The historical role of the greeks of the Azov region in the economic development of the region: from colonization to the present
abstract: This article examines the historical role of the Greeks of the Azov region in shaping and developing the region's economy from their resettlement from Crimea in the late 18th century to the present day. The resettlement of Greeks to the northern coast of the Sea of Azov, initiated by the Russian Empire under Catherine II, had a significant impact on the agricultural, craft, trade, and social sectors of the Azov region. Despite the challenges of relocation and adaptation, the Greek communities es
journal: SUMY HISTORICAL AND ARCHIVAL JOURNAL