At first , Izzat refused to enter into negotiations with the Russians .
At first , Izzat changed his mind after he learned about Nikolay Pavlovich Ignatyev 's mission en route for Khiva and Bokhara .
At first , Izzat refused to enter into negotiations with the Russians but changed his mind after he learned about Nikolay Pavlovich Ignatyev 's mission en route for Khiva and Bokhara .