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Content:
- Kozak Leader: Trophim Voloshin, Koshovyi Ataman
- Voloshin's Loyalty to Moscow
- Confirmation of Allegiance
- Delegation to Moscow
- Removal of Voloshin
- Aid from Moscow
- Voloshin's Response to Crimean Threat
- Moscow's Support for Voloshin
Kozak Leader: Trophim Voloshin, Koshovyi Ataman
The Fall of Ivan SthahayloIn 1681, Zaporozhian Cossacks grew dissatisfied with their Koshovyi Ataman, Ivan Sthahaylo, who had led them into a dangerous alliance against Moscow. They deposed him and installed Trophim Voloshin as their new leader.
Voloshin's Loyalty to Moscow
Voloshin immediately pledged allegiance to Tsar Feodor Alexeyevich, seeking support against the Ottoman Empire and its allies. He wrote to the Left Bank Hetman, Ivan Samoylovich, requesting his assistance in obtaining supplies and financial aid from Moscow.
Confirmation of Allegiance
In April 1682, Moscow sent a decree to the Zaporizhian Sich, recognizing Voloshin's authority and demanding loyalty to the new Tsar, Peter Alexeyevich. Voloshin and the Cossacks subsequently swore allegiance to Moscow in the presence of Tsarist officials.
Delegation to Moscow
In June, the Zaporozhian Sich dispatched an embassy to Moscow, led by Serhiy Belyi and Yakiv Proskura. They brought a letter reaffirming their vow of loyalty and their promise to refrain from unauthorized communication with neighboring rulers.
Removal of Voloshin
During their meeting with Tsarist officials, the Cossacks announced that they had removed Voloshin from his position as Koshovyi Ataman and elected Vasily Alekseenko in his place. Voloshin was sent to Moscow to collect supplies and petition the Tsar for permission to fish and harvest salt in Turkish and Tatar territories.
Aid from Moscow
In June 1686, Voloshin and other Cossacks arrived in Moscow with a request for supplies and information about Crimean Tatar plans. The Tsarist government granted their request and dispatched a letter to the Crimean Khan, asking him to allow the Cossacks to engage in their traditional activities without hindrance.
Voloshin's Response to Crimean Threat
When the Cossacks were summoned to the Khan's court, they were asked for military assistance against Poland. However, Voloshin and his delegation refused, stating that they would not act without the authorization of the Tsar.
Moscow's Support for Voloshin
The Tsarist government welcomed the news brought by the Cossacks and dispatched gifts and supplies to the Sich. Voloshin's loyalty and the efforts of the Zaporozhian Cossacks remained integral to Moscow's foreign policy in the face of Ottoman and Tatar threats.
