Polyethnicity of the Russian Сourt: Court Arabs, Skorokhods and Kitchen Workers

This study aims to examine the influence of court servants on the cultural development of the Russian Empire and their role in the formation of intercultural relations. The another aim of the study is to determine the role of court servants of lower ranks in the process of transformation of the Russian court, as well as a microhistorical study of the features of their biographies. In order to achieve this goal, the author uses scientific research methods, including analyses of case documents from the archives of the Russian State Historical Archive and the Central State Historical Archive, studies of personal sources of court servants, and analyses of visual sources. The research is based on the above three sets of sources, which allows for a comprehensive understanding of the life and activities of court servants. The content of the study includes analyses of the cultural aspects of the Russian court, the peculiarities of the court servants' position, their role in society and their influence on the life of the Russian court. The study also reveals the intercultural relations of the Russian Empire through the prism of the activities of foreign court servants. The author endeavours not only to answer the research questions, but also to present the results of the study in the form of a publication and an exhibition in a museum in order to make the "invisible" court servants visible and to inscribe them in the history of the Russian Empire. The study of the life and work of court servants in the Russian court represents a significant contribution to the history and culture of that era. By analyzing the role of various categories of servants, the research has provided a deeper understanding of the everyday lives of courtiers and uncovered previously unnoticed aspects of their lives. The project format proved successful, attracting the attention of both specialists and the general public. The research results generated interest and received positive feedback, highlighting the relevance and importance of the topic. 
The study expanded the understanding of the multi-ethnic nature of the Russian court, demonstrating the influence of different ethnic groups on its composition and culture. The presented data and analysis filled gaps in the history of court servants, offering new information and reevaluating known facts. The work is structured into several chapters, each contributing to the understanding of the history and culture of the Russian court. It is hoped that the research results will be used for further studies in this area, continuing to expand knowledge about the lives of court servants and their contribution to the history of the Russian court.