History Of Russia Collection (page 5)

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c. 1630. Creator: Hondius, Hendrik, the Elder (1573-1650)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611), c.1630. Private Collection

Apotheosis of the Reign of Catherine II, 1767. Creator: Guglielmi, Gregorio (1714-1773)
Apotheosis of the Reign of Catherine II, 1767. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Creator: Hondius, Willem (1597-1652 / 58)
Jan Piotr Sapieha (1569-1611). Private Collection

False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Creator: Anonymous
False Dmitry I, ca 1723-1724. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Creator: Cumelin, Johan Petter (1764-1820)
The naval Battle of Oland on 26 July 1789, c. 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Creator: Hagg, Jacob (1839-1931)
The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Creator: Schoultz, Johan Tietrich (1754-1807)
The Battle of Vyborg Bay on July 3, 1790, 1791. Found in the Collection of Sjohistoriska museet

The Nameless, 1916. Creator: Egger-Lienz, Albin (1868-1926)
The Nameless, 1916. Found in the Collection of Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna

Plan of Moscow, 1836. Creator: Davies, Benjamin Rees (1789-1872)
Plan of Moscow, 1836. Private Collection

General Map of Kazan Governorate, 1779. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Kazan Governorate, 1779. Private Collection

Plan of Moscow, 1916. Creator: Ilyin, Alexei Alexeevich (1858-1942)
Plan of Moscow, 1916. Private Collection

Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Creator: Civelli
Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Private Collection

Map of the flow of the Irtysh River from Omsk fortress into Tobolsk, 1780. Creator: Islenyev
Map of the flow of the Irtysh River from Omsk fortress into Tobolsk, 1780. Private Collection

General Map of Nizhny Novgorod Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich
General Map of Nizhny Novgorod Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

Moscoviae Imperium, 1600. Creator: Quad, Matthias (1557-1613)
Moscoviae Imperium, 1600. Private Collection

The Moscow Kremlin Map of the 16th century (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), ca. 1600. Creator: Blaeu
The Moscow Kremlin Map of the 16th century (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), ca. 1600. Private Collection

Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Creator: Arrowsmith, John (1790-1873)
Map of Russia and Poland, 1832. Private Collection

Map of the Irtysh River, the southern part of the Siberian Governorate, 1777. Creator: Islenyev
Map of the Irtysh River, the southern part of the Siberian Governorate, 1777. Private Collection

General Map of Vyatka Governorate, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Vyatka Governorate, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Ufa Governorate, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Ufa Governorate, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

General Map of Novorossiysk Governorate, 1779. Creator: Islenyev, Ivan Ivanovich
General Map of Novorossiysk Governorate, 1779. Private Collection

General map of Crimea, 1791. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General map of Crimea, 1791. Private Collection

General Map of Azov Governorate, 1782. Creator: Islenyev, Ivan Ivanovich
General Map of Azov Governorate, 1782. Private Collection

The enemy wants to capture Moscow, the heart of Soviet Russia. The enemy must be destroyed, 1919. Private Collection

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Creator: Lampi, Johann-Baptist von
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1790s. Private Collection

Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Creator: Lawrence, Sir Thomas
Portrait of Count Matvei Ivanovich Platov (1757-1818), 1814. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia, driving in a sleigh at St Petersburg in snow, 1889. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1717. Creator: Boit, Charles (1662-1727)
Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1717. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Tsarina Irina Godunova (1557-1603), the wife of Tsar Feodor I of Russia. Creator: Anonymous
Tsarina Irina Godunova (1557-1603), the wife of Tsar Feodor I of Russia. Found in the Collection of Royal Collection, London

Gusli musician, 1911. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Gusli musician, 1911. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Defeat of the Germans near Warsaw, c. 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Defeat of the Germans near Warsaw, c. 1915. Private Collection

The Battle at Serpez, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Serpez, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle of the Carpathian Passes, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Carpathian Passes, 1914. Private Collection

The Taking of the Fortress Przemysl, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Taking of the Fortress Przemysl, 1915. Private Collection

The Taking of Lvov, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Taking of Lvov, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle of Lodz, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Lodz, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle of the Vistula River, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Vistula River, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle at Czortkow, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Czortkow, 1914. Private Collection

The Defeat of the German Army at Przasnysz, 1915. Artist: Anonymous
The Defeat of the German Army at Przasnysz, 1915. Private Collection

The Battle of the Vistula River, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Vistula River, 1914. Private Collection

Russias War with Germany and Austria, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
Russias War with Germany and Austria, 1914. Private Collection

The Battle at Bakalarzewo on October 1914, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle at Bakalarzewo on October 1914, 1914. Private Collection

Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Artist: Fyodorov
Empress Catherine II visiting the scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, 1884. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

The heroic deed of the staff captain Nesterov, 1914. Artist: Anonymous
The heroic deed of the staff captain Nesterov, 1914. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich
Illustration for the Fairy tale Marya Morevna, c. 1925. Private Collection

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The rich and captivating history of Russia spans centuries, encompassing remarkable events and influential figures. One such figure was Stephen Bathory, who left an indelible mark on Russian history during his time as the ruler of Pskov. Another significant event was the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805, immortalized by artist Gerard François Pascal Simon. This battle showcased Russia's involvement in European conflicts. Greek fire, a fearsome weapon used by the Byzantines, is depicted in a mesmerizing miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes dating back to the 11th-12th century. The image captures the destructive power that this ancient incendiary substance possessed. During World War I, Russia faced economic challenges and resorted to war loans for financial support. Ivan Alexeyevich Vladimirov's poster from 1916 symbolizes this crucial moment when patriotism and financial aid merged. Elena Dmitryevna Polenova's illustration to "The Tale Synko-Philipko" transports us into a whimsical world filled with folklore and imagination. It serves as a reminder of Russia's rich literary heritage. The Naval Battle of Navarino in 1827 marked an important turning point for Greece's struggle for independence against Ottoman rule. George Philip Reinagle captured this historic clash between naval powers with great detail and skill. Pieter Pickaert's painting "The Apotheosis of Peter’s Military Glory" pays homage to Tsar Peter the Great, whose military reforms transformed Russia into a formidable force on both land and sea. Vladimir the Great embarked on campaigns that expanded Kievan Rus' influence beyond its borders; these exploits are vividly portrayed in artwork from 1904 that depicts Chersonesos being conquered under his leadership. Empress Catherine II (Catherine the Great) ruled over one of Russia's most prosperous periods.