Novgorod The Great 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

The Fall of Novgorod. Found in the Collection of Chazen Museum of Art, Madison

Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy for Russia, End of 19th century. 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

Battle between Sviatopolk the Accursed and Yaroslav the Wise (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1861. Khudyakov, Vasili Grigorievich (1826-1871). Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Odessa

Sailing ship, Lake Ilmen, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Yuriev monastery, Volkhov river, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Cathedral of St. Sophia, 1050, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Tourist ship, Volkhov river, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Transfiguration church on the Ilyina street, 1374, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Gate, Znamensky monastery, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Vyazhishchsky Monastery, 17th century, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

Elevation of the Holy Cross church, 1849, Yuriev monastery, Veliky Novgorod, Russia

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

The Invitation of the Varangians, 1832. Private Collection

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

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg, 1832. Private Collection

Velikiy Novgorod, 1901. Private Collection

The Novgorod Market. Stage design for the opera Sadko by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1920. Private Collection

Saint Alexander Nevsky, Second Half of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of Ikonen Museum Recklinghausen

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

Copy of the manuscript of Russkaya Pravda. Artist: Historical Document
Copy of the manuscript of Russkaya Pravda. Found in the collection of Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Saint Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. Private Collection

The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1907. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
The Veche in the republic of Novgorod, 1907. Private Collection

Novgorod Harbor, 1907. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
Novgorod Harbor, 1907. Private Collection

Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Illustration for Canto of Oleg the Wise, 1899. Private Collection

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

Helmet of Alexander Nevsky, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Helmet of Alexander Nevsky, 1840s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The pacification of Novgorodians. 1335 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov
The pacification of Novgorodians. 1335 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Grand Duke Oleg with the Prince Igor. 882 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Testament of Grand prince Yaroslav the Wise. 1054 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Prince Oleg before the Gates of Constantinople. 906 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Yaropolk Izyaslavich before Vsevolod I, 1086 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Gostomysl, 860 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Gostomysl, 860 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Grand Prince Yaroslav I as the Legislator (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Death of Grand Duke Oleg. 912 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Meeting between Iziaslav I and Vsevolod I. 1073 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

The Consecration to the Great Schema by Alexander Nevsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

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

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

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

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

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

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Novgorod the Great, a city steeped in history and rich with cultural heritage. From the ancient times to the present day, it has witnessed triumphs and tragedies that have shaped its identity. In the 11th-12th century, Novgorod's power was unmatched as depicted in the miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes. The fearsome Greek fire symbolized their military might, while legends like "The Death of Askold and Dir" showcased their heroic tales. However, greatness can be fleeting. The Fall of Novgorod brought sorrow and destruction to this once-thriving city. Yet even in defeat, resilience prevailed as Prince Alexander Nevsky pleaded for mercy from Batu Khan for Russia at the end of the 19th century. Throughout its existence, Novgorod has been a stage for epic battles between rulers like Sviatopolk the Accursed and Yaroslav the Wise. These clashes left an indelible mark on history as illustrated by anonymous artists in chronicles from different centuries. But Novgorod wasn't just about war; it thrived as a republic too. The Veche gatherings held in 1861 exemplified democratic principles that were ahead of their time. Nature's beauty embraced this historic city with Lake Ilmen providing a picturesque backdrop for sailing ships gliding across its waters. Monasteries like Yuriev stood tall along Volkhov River, offering solace amidst turbulent times. Architectural marvels adorned every corner of Veliky Novgorod – Cathedral of St. Sophia stood proud since 1050 while Transfiguration Church on Ilyina Street exuded timeless charm since 1374. Znamensky Monastery's gate welcomed visitors into a world where spirituality intertwined with history.