Gaziemir Canlı Müzik

Abstract There is an extensive historical background between Turkey and Russia relations. In the period of the Ottoman Empire and Tsarist Russia, both sides struggled for territories of Balkan and Caucasus. In other words, there was an Ottoman- Russian power struggle in the Caucasus and Balkan in the long time. In the period of national struggle, these states fought against for not only old regime but also common occupying states and with this striving they started to recognize internationally. These two features and common similarities led to become an ally between two states. However, after World War II ongoing political intentions of Soviets over Turkey posed a serious threat for Turkey. The balance of power shifted in Europe after the war and Turkey took advantage from this instability.In this period Turkey became member of an international alliance called the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), therefore Turkey constituted a security against Russian threats. During Putin’s reign, social, economical and political relations between Turkey and Russia have been revived but what Russia really think about Syria or another words, attitudes towards of Russia in terms of military engagement in Syria have changed relations them in a negative way. Shooting down of a Russian warplane by Turkey on its border paves the way to a new period. In this work, relations of Turks and Russian will be analysed in the light of historical facts according to period. Keywords; Ottoman Empire, Tsarist Russia, Cold War, Syria, Putin’s Reign, Russian jet.