Russian translation of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang

This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives

Scope and Content

A handwritten volume written in Russian. A note in English, at the beginning of this volumes states that it contains: Copy of the Georgian Code of King Vakhtang Armenian Laws Laws of the Kings of Georgia This is an extensive volume of approximately 470 pages. It is in a fragile condition with the leather bound boards loose from the contents.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire was the ministry of the Russian Empire responsible for relations with foreign states from 1802 to 1917.

Access Information

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.

Acquisition Information

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the volume to the Royal Asiatic Society. This is recorded in the Donations Register as having taken place on 15 May 1829.

Note

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire was the ministry of the Russian Empire responsible for relations with foreign states from 1802 to 1917.

Archivist's Note

The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2023.

Conditions Governing Use

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Custodial History

This volume was prepared for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Additional Information

Published

gb891-sc48

Geographical Names