Velikiy Novgorod Collection

Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The Death of Askold and Dir, . Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Askold and Dir asked by Rurik for a permission to go to Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St

St. Sophia Cathedral, Kremlin, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

The Death of Askold and Dir, 1832. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1832. Private Collection

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, 1832. Private Collection

Velikiy Novgorod, 1901. Private Collection

Izborsk. Truvors Cross. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

The Invitation of the Varangians: Rurik and his brothers arrive in Staraya Ladoga, before 1912. Private Collection

The oppression of the Novgorodians by Vladimir Monomakh. 1116 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

The Novgorod Map, 17th century. Artist: Historical Document
The Novgorod Map, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Invitation of the Varangians, 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
Illustration for the Folk Epic Vasili Buslaev, 1898. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Water Tower of the Novgorod Kremlin, 1902. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Water Tower of the Novgorod Kremlin, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Death of Askold and Dir, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The destruction of the Rus fleet at Constantinople, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Velikiy Novgorod (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy and the King of Persia by Adam Olearius), 1656. From a private collection

The Novgorod Kremlin Tower, c. 1903. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Novgorod Kremlin Tower, c. 1903. From a private collection

The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. Artist: Julia Truze-Ternovskaya
The Battle of the Neva on July 15, 1240, 1940. The Battle of the Neva was fought on the banks of the River Neva between the armies of Sweden and the Republic of Novgorod

Exterior of a church, Novgorod, Russia. First mentioned in chronicles dating from 859, Novgorod is one of Russias oldest cities. Credit UNESCO

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"Velikiy Novgorod: A Historical Tapestry of Triumphs and Tragedies" Step into the enchanting world of Velikiy Novgorod, a city steeped in rich history and adorned with captivating tales. From the mesmerizing Greek fire that illuminated ancient battlefields to the poignant Death of Askold and Dir, this city holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Gaze upon the magnificent St. Sophia Cathedral, standing tall within the Kremlin walls, a testament to Velikiy Novgorod's architectural prowess. Its grandeur echoes through time, whispering stories of faith and devotion. Transport yourself back to 1832 when Greek fire rained down during the Siege of Constantinople, an awe-inspiring display of military might captured in a delicate miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes. Witness firsthand how this destructive force shaped empires. Immerse yourself in Vasnetsov's masterpiece "The Invitation of Varangians, " where Rurik and his brothers arrive in Staraya Ladoga before 1912. Feel their anticipation as they embark on a journey that would forever change Russia's destiny. Yet not all chapters are filled with triumph; witness Vladimir Monomakh's oppression over Novgorodians depicted vividly by Chorikov in 1116. The pain etched on their faces serves as a reminder that power can sometimes lead astray. Marvel at Izborsk's Truvors Cross, an enduring symbol representing unity amidst turmoil—a beacon guiding lost souls towards hope during challenging times. As you explore these historical fragments woven together like threads on a tapestry, let your imagination soar through centuries past—where legends were born and destinies intertwined. Velikiy Novgorod beckons you to uncover its hidden treasures and embrace its timeless allure.