title: A Description of Siberia in the Circle of Interests of the Russian and European Diplomatic Elite (Late 17th – Early 18th Centuries)
abstract: The article studies the private and business connections of the owners of A Description of Siberia manuscripts along with historical figures whose names are mentioned in the articles comprising the manuscript or are hidden behind anonymous texts. Among the owners of the manuscript, there is J. G. Sparwenfeld (Sweden), Patrick and Theodore Gordon (Scotland), E. G. von Bergen (Germany), Friedrich I and his son Friedrich III (Electors of Brandenburg), prince D. M. Golitsyn. N. Witsen (Holland) stan
journal: Quaestio Rossica