Novgorod The Great Collection (page 2)

The Battle of the Ice on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), ca 1568?1576. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Illustration for Old Russian Legend Volga, 1901-1904. Private Collection

Canto of Oleg the Wise. Double page, 1899. Private Collection

Alexander Nevsky Receiving Papal Legates. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, 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 Artist: Historical Document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

Grand Prince Igor Yaroslavich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Grand prince Yaroslav the Wise (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

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

Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Artist: Anonymous
Silver Sarcophagus of Saint Alexander Nevsky in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Lavra, 1859. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

Volga Svyatoslavich and Mikula Selyaninovich, 1940. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Volga Svyatoslavich and Mikula Selyaninovich, 1940. Found in the collection of the Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Grand Prince Vsevolod I Yaroslavich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Grand Prince Vsevolod I Yaroslavich (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Mikula Selyaninovich, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Khanty-Mansiysk

A Church, 1903. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
A Church, 1903. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, 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

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

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Oleg of Novgorods campaign against 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

Deesis with Praying Novgorodians, ca 1467-1471. Artist: Russian icon
Deesis with Praying Novgorodians, ca 1467-1471. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Battle between the Novgorodians and Suzdalians, Mid of the 15th cen Artist: Russian icon
Battle between the Novgorodians and Suzdalians, Mid of the 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture Novgorodian Kremlin, Novgorod

Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Oleg of Novgorods campaign against Constantinople (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

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

Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. Artist: Chirikov, Osip Semionovich (?-1903)
Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th century. From a private collection

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

Theodosy Boretsky gives Ratmirs sword to Miroslav, c1808. Theodosy Boretsky gives Ratmirs sword to Miroslav, chief of Novgorodians and Marthas selected husband for her daughter Xenia

Alexander Nevsky, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Vasilyev, Matvey Vasilyevich (1731-1782 / 86)
Alexander Nevsky, Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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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.