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Adrianople, Treaty of
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Agreement made in September 1829 by Russia and Turkey (see turkey and europe ), ending the hostilities between them that had begun the previous year within the context of the greek war of independence . The settlement significantly extended the range of Russia's influence and “protection” over the balkans . Ottoman Turkey promised autonomy to Greece, serbia , and the danubian principalities . It also accepted direct Russian annexation of some territory at the mouth of the Danube, as well as the loss of Georgia and eastern Armenia. In addition, Russia gained navigation rights for its merchant shipping through the dardanelles . ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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