The gazette «Government Herald» and creating an image of Great Britain and France as allies of Siberian counter-revolution (end of 1918 - beginning of 1919)

This article aims to reveal the image of the main allies of anti-bolshevik movement. In November 1918, after the change of the government in Omsk, the question of providing assistance from the Allies continued to be very important. The Russian government of A. V. Kolchak felt a strong need in military supplies from Entente. Despite the fact that the military coup in Omsk has not changed the relationship between the anti-Bolshevik Russia and Allies, political leaders of the new government did everything possible to strengthen the alliance agreements. In the future, the Russian government of A.V. Kolchak expected to get international recognition from the Allied countries. Therefore, it was making every effort to positive coverage of the Allied actions. Studying the history of the foreign policy of the anti-Bolshevik regimes began almost immediately after the Civil War in Russia. The relations with the Allies through the press at this time did not get complete coverage. The image of the Allies, constructed actively in the anti-Bolshevik press, was given secondary importance. It is important to note in this regard the work of P.L. Nesterenko "Siberian periodicals about the relationship between the government of A.V. Kolchak and the Allies: source study aspect". "Government Herald" as the main organ of the press throughout the existence of the Russian government of A.V. Kolchak always paid attention to the international politics. Thanks to this source it is possible to identify the features of the image of the Allies, as well as to analyze the reasons that have had an influence on that image. The newspaper described the details of the meetings with representatives of foreign allies, published their interview where diplomats spoke about the nature of the new anti-Bolshevik government. In addition, much attention was paid to the biographies of senior foreign consuls and their deep knowledge of Russian. Controversial issues in relations with the Allies newspaper did not publish at all or tried to soften. This was due to the reluctance to show not only the enemy but also the local population the disagreements with the Allies. The main theme of the publications in the "Government Herald" was a demonstration of unity between the Russian anti-Bolshevik movement and its foreign allies. It was noted that the Allies were also interested in a strong anti-Bolshevik Russia. As a result, this unity had to ensure a victory over a common enemy. Thus, the "Government Herald" is one of the main and most important sources for the study the international politics during the Civil War in Russia.

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