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Yermak Collection

"Yermak: The Legendary Conqueror of Siberia and Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum" Step back in time to witness the epic tale of Yermak

Background imageYermak Collection: The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak' at work in a frozen sea

The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak' at work in a frozen sea
545248 The Russian icebreaker 'Yermak' at work in a frozen sea.; (add.info.: From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 11 May 1902.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageYermak Collection: The last defeat of the troops of Khan Kuchum. 1598, 1891

The last defeat of the troops of Khan Kuchum. 1598, 1891. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageYermak Collection: Entry of the captured family of Kuchum Khan into Moscow. 1599, 1891

Entry of the captured family of Kuchum Khan into Moscow. 1599, 1891. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageYermak Collection: The Russian icebreaker Yermak (colour litho)

The Russian icebreaker Yermak (colour litho)
2795600 The Russian icebreaker Yermak (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian icebreaker Yermak trapped by ice in the Gulf of Finland between)

Background imageYermak Collection: Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)

Ermack, 1899 (b / w photo)
5888648 Ermack, 1899 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Photograph, black and white)

Background imageYermak Collection: Portrait of the Cossacks leader, Conqueror of Siberia Yermak Timopheyevich (?-1585), 1818

Portrait of the Cossacks leader, Conqueror of Siberia Yermak Timopheyevich (?-1585), 1818. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageYermak Collection: The Death of Yermak. 1584 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov

The Death of Yermak. 1584 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Yermak. 1584 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageYermak 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 imageYermak Collection: Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Artist: Chinese Master

Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Artist: Chinese Master
Map with a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia, 1689-1722. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Background imageYermak Collection: Icebreaker Yermak, 1898. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)

Icebreaker Yermak, 1898. Artist: Karasin, Nikolai Nikolayevich (1842-1908)
Icebreaker Yermak, 1898. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Background imageYermak Collection: The Russian icebreaker Yermak, 1902

The Russian icebreaker Yermak, 1902. Often referred to as the worlds first true icebreaker, the Yermak was built with a strengthened hull shaped to ride over and crush pack ice

Background imageYermak Collection: Beginning of the Russian conquest of Siberia, 1580 (c1900)

Beginning of the Russian conquest of Siberia, 1580 (c1900). Cossacks under Yermak Timofeyevich attacking the army of Khan Kuchum on the River Irtysh

Background imageYermak Collection: YERMAK TIMOFEYEVICH (d. 1584). Cossack leader

YERMAK TIMOFEYEVICH (d. 1584). Cossack leader. Tartars in Siberia stabbing the corpse of Yermak Timofeyevich, which according to legend bled miraculously for weeks after his death

Background imageYermak Collection: Yermaks Conquest of Siberia 1899 by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov 1848-1916. The

Yermaks Conquest of Siberia 1899 by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov 1848-1916. The conquest of Siberia began in July 1580 when some 540 Cossacks under Yermak Timofeyevich invaded the territory of

Background imageYermak Collection: The Russian icebreaker Yermak at work in a frozen sea. From Le Petit Journal

The Russian icebreaker Yermak at work in a frozen sea. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 May 1902

Background imageYermak Collection: Worker with an oil drilling rig C015 / 6196

Worker with an oil drilling rig C015 / 6196
Oil. A worker checking the drilling fluid feed pipe at an oil rig. Drilling fluid is used to help lubricate and cool the drilling head and to flush out the crushed rock from the well

Background imageYermak Collection: 1581 / Cossacks in Siberia

1581 / Cossacks in Siberia
Yermak Timofeyevich leads a Cossack invasion of Siberia. He defeats the khan, Kuchum, and occupies the capital, Kashlyk, on the Irytsh River


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"Yermak: The Legendary Conqueror of Siberia and Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum" Step back in time to witness the epic tale of Yermak, the fearless leader who changed the course of history. In 1598, a decisive battle marked the last defeat of Khan Kuchum's troops, paving the way for Russia's expansion into Siberia. Fast forward to 1599 when Yermak achieved another triumph - the entry of Kuchum Khan's captured family into Moscow, solidifying his status as a conqueror. Visualize Yermak through various artistic depictions; an exquisite color lithograph showcases the mighty Russian icebreaker named after him. A black and white photograph from 1899 captures Ermack in all its glory. An artist named Venetsianov immortalized this Cossacks leader with a portrait dating back to 1818, showcasing his strength and determination. However, every legend has its end. Witnessed through Boris Artemyevich Chorikov's poignant artwork from 1836, we see the tragic death in 1584. His bravery lives on though; depicted in another piece by Chorikov is Yermak's embassy at Tsar Ivan the Terrible - a testament to their alliance against common foes. Travel further east with a Chinese Master's map depicting a Russian camp in Eastern Siberia between 1689-1722 – evidence of Russia's relentless pursuit towards conquering new territories. The legacy continues with Nikolai Nikolayevich Karasin’s artistry capturing Icebreaker Yermak in both 1898 and again in1902 – symbolizing Russia’s technological advancements during that era. Finally, an anonymous artist from the early eighteenth century offers us yet another glimpse into this enigmatic figure’s visage – reminding us that even centuries later, his name still echoes throughout history.