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History Of Russia Collection

The rich and captivating history of Russia spans centuries, encompassing remarkable events and influential figures

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History Of Russia Collection: Stephen Bathory at Pskov
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History Of Russia Collection: The Battle of Austerlitz on December 2, 1805. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
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History Of Russia Collection: Greek fire. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
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History Of Russia Collection: Map of Russia in the 16th and 17th century, 1914
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History Of Russia Collection: Statue of Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna) at the Royal Abbey of St. Vincent in Senlis
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History Of Russia Collection: Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904
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History Of Russia Collection: The War Loan (Poster), 1916. Artist: Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947)
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History Of Russia Collection: Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
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History Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
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History Of Russia Collection: The Apotheosis of Peters Military Glory, 1717. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)
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History Of Russia Collection: Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935)
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History Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), 1896. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
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History Of Russia Collection: The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
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History Of Russia Collection: The Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in the Assumption Cathedral, 1896. Artist: Serov
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History Of Russia Collection: Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace
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History Of Russia Collection: Map of Russia in the 14th and 15th century, 1914
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History Of Russia Collection: The Marriage of Ivan III and Sophia Palaiologina, 1472 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836
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History Of Russia Collection: Portrait of Empress Catherine the Great in her Coronation Robe
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History Of Russia Collection: Wooden City of Moscow in the 14th century. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
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History Of Russia Collection: Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
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History Of Russia Collection: The wedding of Tsar Nicholas II and the Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt on November 26
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History Of Russia Collection: Emperor Nicholas II and Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich at Baranovichi, September 1914, 1914
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History Of Russia Collection: Bookshops on the Christ the Saviour Bridge in Moscow, Early 1920s. Creator: Vasnetsov
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History Of Russia Collection: The All Saints Bridge in Moscow, Early 1920s. Creator: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich
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History Of Russia Collection: The Print Yard on Nikolskaya Street in Moscow, Early 1920s
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History Of Russia Collection: HMS Wachtmeister fighting against the Russian squadron on Juny 4, 1719, 1895
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History Of Russia Collection: The Death of Askold and Dir
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History Of Russia Collection: False Dmitry I. From Thesaurus picturarum, 1564-1606
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History Of Russia Collection: The Fall of Novgorod
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History Of Russia Collection: Soldier in the snow (All quiet on the Shipka Pass)
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History Of Russia Collection: View of the Neglinnaya River and Kitay-gorod from the Petrovsky Square, 1790s
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History Of Russia Collection: Dressing Room of the Empress Maria Feodorovna at the Gatchina Palace
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History Of Russia Collection: Catherine II laying the trophies of the Battle of Chesma on the tomb of Peter the Great, 1791
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History Of Russia Collection: Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century
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History Of Russia Collection: The Baskaks, 1909. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
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History Of Russia Collection: Flag of the Leib-Guard Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1742. Artist: Flags, Banners and Standards
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History Of Russia Collection: Single combat of Peresvet and Temir-murza on the Kulikovo Field in 1380
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History Of Russia Collection: Taking of the Shumen Fortress. Artist: Willewalde, Gottfried (Bogdan Pavlovich) (1818-1903)
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History Of Russia Collection: Russian atrocities in Livonia in 1578. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von Nachrichten
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History Of Russia Collection: The Streltsy in Kitay-gorod (Illustration from Travels to the Great Duke of Muscovy)
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History Of Russia Collection: Russian atrocities in Livonia on July and August 1577. From Johann Jakob Wicks Sammlung von
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History Of Russia Collection: Coin (Zlatnik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Averse: Portrait of the ruler), 980-1015
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History Of Russia Collection: Basil the Blessed, Fool for Christ
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History Of Russia Collection: Jesters at the Court of Empress Anna Ioannovna, 1872. Artist: Jacobi, Valery Ivanovich (1834-1902)
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History Of Russia Collection: The Battle at Yegorlykskaya, 1928-1929. Artist: Grekov, Mitrofan Borisovich (1882-1934)
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History Of Russia Collection: The naval Battle of Reval on 13 May 1790, 1860s. Artist: Bogolyubov, Alexei Petrovich (1824-1896)
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History Of Russia Collection: Askold and Dir asked by Rurik for a permission to go to Constantinople
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History Of Russia Collection: The Baptism of Prince Vladimir I (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous


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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.