Rostov The Great Collection

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

Russia, The Golden Ring, Rostov The Great, The Kremlin One of the oldest Russian towns

Rostov the Great. Towers of princely chambers. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Rostov the Great. Entrance into the Rostov Kremlin. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

Rostov the Great. Interior of the Church of Our Savior na Senyakh. 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 Artist: Historical Document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)

The Testament of Grand prince Yaroslav the Wise. 1054 (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

Grand Prince Yaroslav I as the Legislator (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

In the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Cathedral in Rostov, 1862. Artist: Yurov, Grigori Vasilyevich (?-after 1896)
In the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Cathedral in Rostov, 1862. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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

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

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Rostov the Great, located in Russia's Golden Ring, is a town steeped in history and rich with architectural wonders. The Battle between Sviatopolk the Accursed and Yaroslav the Wise, depicted in the Radziwill Chronicle by an anonymous artist from the 15th century, showcases one of its significant historical events. As you enter Rostov Kremlin, you are transported back to ancient times. The towers of princely chambers stand tall, exuding grandeur and power. Inside lies the Church of Our Savior na Senyakh, where you can marvel at its intricate interior design. The town holds great importance as one of Russia's oldest settlements. A copy of Russkaya Pravda manuscript serves as evidence of its early legal system. Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise's testament further highlights his wisdom and foresight for future generations. Artistic depictions bring these historical moments to life; Boris Artemyevich Chorikov captures Yaropolk Izyaslavich before Vsevolod I in 1086 and Grand Prince Yaroslav I as a legislator. Another artwork portrays a meeting between Iziaslav I and Vsevolod I in 1073. To truly immerse yourself in Rostov's heritage, visit the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Cathedral. Painted by Grigori Vasilyevich Yurov in 1862, it showcases both artistic talent and religious devotion. Rostov the Great stands proudly as a testament to Russia's past glory—a place where battles were fought, laws were written, and faith was celebrated within magnificent structures that have stood against time itself.