History Of Russia Collection (page 7)

The Arrival of Byzantine Bishop in Kievan Rus, 1832. Private Collection

The Death of Askold and Dir, 1832. Private Collection

Greek fire during the Siege of Constantinople, 1832. 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

False Dmitry I, 1903. Private Collection

Shipka Pass, ca 1879. Private Collection

Comrade! Have you subscribed to the loan to strengthen our motherland?, 1937. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Lubyanoi Rynok (Wood market) at the Truba (Trubnaya Square) in Moscow, Early 1920s. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Public Baths in Moscow, Early 1920s. Creator: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Public Baths in Moscow, Early 1920s. Found in the Collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Stalin, Voroshilov and Shchadenko in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, 1934. Private Collection

Betrothal of the Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich and Natalia Naryshkina, 1916. Private Collection

Executioner of the Streltsy regiment, 1764. Private Collection

Colonel of the Streltsy regiment, 1764. Private Collection

Empress Anna and her Court, 1907. Private Collection

Napoleon retreats from Moscow. Cossacks attacking French soldiers. Private Collection

Tsar Vasili IV Ivanovich Shuisky, Early 17th cen.. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Tsar Michael I of Russia (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 19th century. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Red Cavalry at Perekop, Early 1920s. Private Collection

The coronation of Alexander III, 1883. Private Collection

Battle Between the Georgians and Mountain Tribes, 1826. Private Collection

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), c. 1907. Private Collection

Portrait of Catherine II in mourning, 1762. Private Collection

Imam Shamil on 25 August 1859, c. 1886. Private Collection

Velikiy Novgorod, 1901. Private Collection

Maslenitsa (Lubok), Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Map of the European Russia, 1721. Private Collection

Map of Europe with the shift of borders in the course of the Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792), c. 1789. Private Collection

The naval Battle of Chesma. The naval Battle of Lemnos. 1770, 1771. Private Collection

The Russo-Swedish seabattle of Krasnaya Gorka near Kronstadt on May 1790, 1790. Private Collection

A Circassian rider, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Murats Cavalry Charge at Eylau. Private Collection

Zakhary Lyapunovs quarrel with the Tsar Vasili Shuisky at Kremlin, 1886. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1838. Found in the Collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

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

King Wladyslaw IV Vasa of Poland (1595-1648), 1630. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The ride of Emperor Nicholas I through the palace square, 1843. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

View of the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow, 1848. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The triumphal entry of the Coronation Procession into Kremlin on August 17, 1856, 1856. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

The Self-sinking of the Black Sea Fleet in the Bay of Sevastopol in 1856, 1872. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Waterloo, 1824. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Battle of Sinop on 30 November 1853, 1860. Found in the Collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Quatre Bras on 16 June 1815, 1816. Private Collection

Russian Slavs and their neighbors in the 9th and 10th century (Map), 1914. Private Collection

Proclamation of Peter II Alexeyevich as tsar of Russia, 1727. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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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.