By Feri Arifi. Translated by Petrit Latifi.

In 1769, the Russian prince Dolgorukov kept a diary during his stay in Montenegro. In August 6, he noted that Montenegrins spoke the Illyrian language, and he also mentioned the phrase “Montenegrin nation”. Simo Sarajlija arrived in Montenegro only 58 years later, and with him the Serbianization of Montenegro began. Radivoje Tomov fell under his control, whom he thoroughly Serbified.

Translation:
“Milovsky received the Imperial Charter, and the Patriarch walked on the left; then followed the Russian staff officers, and after them the priests and clergy, and finally the people who were under his excellency; The move consisted of twenty Montenegrins, armed according to the custom of the land.

Arriving in the midst of the people, his Excellency first ordered to read the manifesto made on his behalf, in which the reasons for his arrival in the Black Mountain were explained in the Illyric language, including the favor and mercy of Her Majesty the Empress of Russia to the Montenegrin nation, and what is required of him with We hope in the future with the highest protection.

After reading the manifesto, Captain Milovsky read the Imperial Charter, and then its brief content was retold in their Illyric language; and finally the people were asked whether she would promise, for such favors from the Russian court, loyalty and zeal for her part, and whether she would like”

Reference

Information gathered by Academic, author and teacher Feri Arifi.