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Rurik Dynasty Collection (page 3)

The Rurik Dynasty, a prominent ruling family in medieval Russia, left an indelible mark on the country's history

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The charity of Moscow Prince Ivan Kalita (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The charity of Moscow Prince Ivan Kalita (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Fall of the Novgorod Republic, 1478 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The Fall of the Novgorod Republic, 1478 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Yermaks Embassy at the Tsar Ivan the Terrible (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Yermaks Embassy at the Tsar Ivan the Terrible (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Ivan IV receives Spoils of War after the Battle of Molodi, 1572 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Ivan IV receives Spoils of War after the Battle of Molodi, 1572 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The rulers of Moscow. Grand Duke Ivan III, Vasili III Ivanovich

The rulers of Moscow. Grand Duke Ivan III, Vasili III Ivanovich, Ivan IV the Terrible and their Amba Artist: Anonymous
The rulers of Moscow. Grand Duke Ivan III, Vasili III Ivanovich, Ivan IV the Terrible and their Ambassadors (Detail), 16th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s

The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Prince Iziaslav Yaroslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s

Grand Prince Iziaslav Yaroslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Grand Prince Iziaslav Yaroslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Private Collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015

Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015. Private Collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again

The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chr Artist)
The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Rurik, Sineus and Truvor. The Invitation of the Varangians, 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Rurik, Sineus and Truvor. The Invitation of the Varangians, 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Bear baiting at the time of Tsar Feodor I of Russia (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Bear baiting at the time of Tsar Feodor I of Russia (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The end of the Tatar-Mongol yoke in Russia. 1480 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The end of the Tatar-Mongol yoke in Russia. 1480 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Austrian Envoy is presented to the Tsar Ivan III. 1491 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Austrian Envoy is presented to the Tsar Ivan III. 1491 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Protopope Silvester before Ivan the Terrible. 1547 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Protopope Silvester before Ivan the Terrible. 1547 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Death of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev. 972 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The Death of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev. 972 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The reconciliation of Yaropolk Vladimirovich and Vsevolod II Olgovich

The reconciliation of Yaropolk Vladimirovich and Vsevolod II Olgovich. 1139 (From Illustrated Karam Artist: Chorikov)
The reconciliation of Yaropolk Vladimirovich and Vsevolod II Olgovich. 1139 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Testament of Vladimir Monomakh to Children, 1125 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

The Testament of Vladimir Monomakh to Children, 1125 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka

The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin) Artist: Chorikov
The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Archbishop Kliment of Novgorod and Dmitry I Alexandrovich. 1280 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Archbishop Kliment of Novgorod and Dmitry I Alexandrovich. 1280 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Iziaslav II Mstislavich and Viacheslav I Vladimirovich. 1151 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836

Iziaslav II Mstislavich and Viacheslav I Vladimirovich. 1151 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Volga Svyatoslavich. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)

Volga Svyatoslavich. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich. Private Collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Charka (drinking cup) of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (From Khanate of Kazan), before 1552

Charka (drinking cup) of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (From Khanate of Kazan), before 1552. Artist: Anonymous
Charka (drinking cup) of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (From Khanate of Kazan), before 1552. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten

Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten... Artist: Anonymous
Siege of Reval by the Russians in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten.... Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Portrait of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (1530-1584). Artist: Stimmer, Tobias (1539-1584)

Portrait of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (1530-1584). Artist: Stimmer, Tobias (1539-1584)
Portrait of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible (1530-1584). Private Collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Wunderbare, erschreckliche, unerhorte Geschichte Geschichte (Title page) Ivan the Terrible, 1588

Wunderbare, erschreckliche, unerhorte Geschichte Geschichte (Title page) Ivan the Terrible, 1588. From a private collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Ioannis Basilidis Magni Moscoviae Ducis Vita (Title page) Ivan the Terrible, 1585

Ioannis Basilidis Magni Moscoviae Ducis Vita (Title page) Ivan the Terrible, 1585. From a private collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes)

Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th centur Artist: Anonymous
Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Tsar Ivan IV conquering Kazan (From Die Moskouitische Chronica by S. Herberstein), 1579

Tsar Ivan IV conquering Kazan (From Die Moskouitische Chronica by S. Herberstein), 1579. Artist: Anonymous
Tsar Ivan IV conquering Kazan (From Die Moskouitische Chronica by S. Herberstein), 1579. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Palm Sunday Procession in Moscow on April 8, 1498. Zoe Palaiologina with daughters (left under)

Palm Sunday Procession in Moscow on April 8, 1498. Zoe Palaiologina with daughters (left under), Ivan III, Elena of Wallachia, D, 1498. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Artist: Stroganov workshop

The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Artist: Stroganov workshop
The Shroud of Alexander Nevsky (Ecclesiastical embroidery), 1670s. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles)

Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672

Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Artist: Russian Master
Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Coin (Korabelnik) of Tsar Ivan III (Reverse: Ruler on his ship), 1471-1490

Coin (Korabelnik) of Tsar Ivan III (Reverse: Ruler on his ship), 1471-1490. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Coin (Korabelnik) of Tsar Ivan III (Reverse: Ruler on his ship), 1471-1490. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander)

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander Nevsky and Saint George), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh)

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I)
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I, Boris and Gleb), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Artist: Athanasius

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Artist: Athanasius
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Artist: Athanasius

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Artist: Athanasius, Metropolitan of Moscow (active Mid of 16th cen. )
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Ivan IV the Terrible, Early 17th cen Artist: Anonymous

Ivan IV the Terrible, Early 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Ivan IV the Terrible, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Battle of the Ice on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle)

The Battle of the Ice on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), ca 1568?1576. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, 1571. Artist: Ancient Russian Art

The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, 1571. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, 1571. Found in the collection of the State Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: The coronation of Ivan IV on January 16, 1547 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle)

The coronation of Ivan IV on January 16, 1547 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Prince Yaropolk II Vladimirovich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century

Grand Prince Yaropolk II Vladimirovich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Prince Rurik, founder of Kievan Rus (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century

Prince Rurik, founder of Kievan Rus (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)

Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)
Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Background imageRurik Dynasty Collection: Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Artist: Solnzev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)

Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Artist: Solnzev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow



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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.