Rurik Dynasty Collection

Statue of Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna) at the Royal Abbey of St. Vincent in Senlis. Found in the collection of Senlis, Oise, France

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private Collection

The Virgin of Vladimir, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
The Virgin of Vladimir, 16th century. Private Collection

The Marriage of Ivan III and Sophia Palaiologina, 1472 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

The Fall of Novgorod. Found in the Collection of Chazen Museum of Art, Madison

Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Russian atrocities in Livonia in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten... Artist: Anonymous
Russian atrocities in Livonia in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Russian atrocities in Livonia on July and August 1577. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachric Artist: Anonymous
Russian atrocities in Livonia on July and August 1577. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

Battle between Sviatopolk the Accursed and Yaroslav the Wise (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1861. Khudyakov, Vasili Grigorievich (1826-1871). Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Odessa

Grand Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy (from the Historical Medal Series) (tin)
6203779 Grand Prince Yuri I Dolgorukiy (from the Historical Medal Series) (tin) by Gass, Johann Balthasar (fl.1768-93); Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright

The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max (litho)
3638294 The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Russian Federation with the Emperor Max)

Rurik, founder of the Russian Empire, 862 (litho)
6014695 Rurik, founder of the Russian Empire, 862 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rurik (c830-879), founder of the Russian Empire, 862

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, c. 1700 (fresco)
6203793 Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, c.1700 (fresco) by Russian School (18th century); Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kiev, Ukraine; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian, out of copyright

Ivan IV, Tsar of Russia (litho)
3656140 Ivan IV, Tsar of Russia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan IV, Tsar of Russia (1530-1584), known as Ivan the Terrible

Ivan III, Grand Prince of Moscow (litho)
3656139 Ivan III, Grand Prince of Moscow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan III, Grand Prince of Moscow (1440-1505)

Monomakhs Pectoral. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Drinking vessel of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Silk caftan of the Tsar Ivan IV. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bratina of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The ivory throne of Tsar Ivan III. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Gold Plated Silver Cup from 1596 of the Tsar Feodor I of Russia, 1849-1853
Gold Plated Silver Cup from 1596 of the Tsar Feodor I of Russia. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Diamond Cap of Tsar Ivan V. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Diamond Cap of Tsar Peter I. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Monomakhs Globus cruciger. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

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

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Private Collection

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, 1832. Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Asaph (From The Book of Psalms o Ivan IV the Terrible), Second Half of 14th century. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration to the poem The Song of the Merchant Kalashnikov by M. Lermontov, 1891. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Tsar Ivan the Terrible at the Falconry, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Muscovite ambassadors to the Imperial Diet in Regensburg, July 18, 1576. From Thesaurus picturarum, 1564-1606. Found in the Collection of Universitaets- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt

Feodor I of Russia, . Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Sainte-Genevie ve, Paris

The edict of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (1530-1584), 1497. Found in the collection of Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir, 1925. Private Collection

Saint Alexander Nevsky, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of Ikonen Museum Recklinghausen

The Coronation of Ivan IV (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Alexandrovskaya village, Alexandrov

The honoring for the victory in the Livonian war, 1558 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Siege of Kazan, 1552 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Feast in Alexandrovskaya village. Published by Jacob Ulfeldt, Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Alexandrovskaya village, Alexandrov

The Saint Apostle Andrew and Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

The Moscow Kremlin at the time of Tsar Ivan I Kalita, 1921. Found in the Collection of N. Yaroshenko Art Museum, Kislovodsk

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The Rurik Dynasty, a prominent ruling family in medieval Russia, left an indelible mark on the country's history. From their rise to power to their enduring legacy, these captivating images shed light on the dynasty's significant moments. A magnificent statue of Anne of Kiev stands tall at the Royal Abbey of St. Vincent in Senlis, symbolizing her influential role as Queen Consort of France and regent during her husband's absence. Vladimir the Great's campaign to Chersonesos is depicted in a striking painting from 1904, showcasing his military prowess and expansionist ambitions that shaped early Russian history. Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, revered for her conversion to Christianity and subsequent efforts to spread the faith throughout Rus', is immortalized by Nikolai Alexandrovich Bruni's artwork from the second half of the 19th century. The marriage between Ivan III and Sophia Palaiologina in 1472 marked a pivotal moment when Byzantine influence merged with Russian traditions. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov captures this union beautifully in his masterpiece from 1836. Mikhail Vasilyevich Nesterov portrays Saint Olga once again in his stunning artwork dating back to 1885-1896. The ethereal depiction showcases her spiritual strength and unwavering devotion. The fall of Novgorod serves as a reminder of political upheaval within Rus'. This event altered power dynamics significantly and forever changed regional politics. Prince Alexander Nevsky's plea for mercy from Batu Khan demonstrates both diplomacy skills and loyalty towards protecting Russia during tumultuous times. An anonymous artist skillfully captures this poignant moment at the end of the 19th century. Johann Jakob Wicks' collection reveals shocking atrocities committed by Russians during Livonia conflicts in both July/August 1577 and specifically in 1578. These events highlight darker aspects amidst historical triumphs.