Rurik Collection (page 2)

Rest of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh on the Hunt. (The Imperial Hunt in Russia by N)
Rest of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh on the Hunt. (The Imperial Hunt in Russia by N. Kutepov), Between 1899 and 1908. Private Collection

The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. 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

Grand Prince Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich with model of the Nereditsa Church before Christ, 12th century. Found in the collection of

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

Helmet of Grand Prince Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Helmet of Grand Prince Yaroslav II Vsevolodovich, 1840s. 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

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

Prince Ruriks sacrifice. 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Prince Ruriks sacrifice. 862 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The kindheartedness of Grand Prince Konstantin Vsevolodovich. 1217 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 18 Artist: Chorikov
The kindheartedness of Grand Prince Konstantin Vsevolodovich. 1217 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Vladimir and Rogneda (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Vladimir and Rogneda (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

Mstislav I appointed Rogvolod to Prince of Polotsk. 1128 (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

Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Trizna of Princess Olga 945 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (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

Hypocritical piety of Grand Prince Sviatopolk II (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

The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga of Kiev. 955 (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 Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Continence of Andrei Bogolyubsky (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Artist: Solntsev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
The sabre of Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev, 1840s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Grand Prince Iziaslav Yaroslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Grand Prince Iziaslav Yaroslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Private Collection

Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015. Private Collection

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

The Death of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev. 972 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Testament of Vladimir Monomakh to Children, 1125 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin) Artist: Chorikov
The Flight of Mstislav Mstislavich after the Battle of the Kalka, 1223 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Archbishop Kliment of Novgorod and Dmitry I Alexandrovich. 1280 (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

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev. Found in the collection of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev

Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th centur Artist: Anonymous
Grand Princess Olga visiting Constantine VII (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

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

Grand Prince Vladimir II Monomakh of Kiev (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Artist: Russian Master
Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (From the Tsarskiy titulyarnik (Tsars Book of Titles), 1672. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander Nevsky and Saint George), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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

Prince Rurik, founder of Kievan Rus (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Artist: Vereshchagin, Vasili Petrovich (1835-1909)
Grand Duke Vladimir receiving the Ambassadors. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Artist: Solnzev, Fyodor Grigoryevich (1801-1892)
Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1887. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

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

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

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Rurik, the legendary founder of the Rurik dynasty, holds a significant place in Russian history. With his arrival in Novgorod in the 9th century, he laid the foundation for what would become one of the most influential ruling families in Eastern Europe. The image is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. As we look at historical artifacts like the Greek fire miniature from Madrid Skylitzes or statues like Anne of Kiev at St. Vincent Abbey, we catch glimpses of a bygone era when power struggles and conquests shaped nations. One cannot discuss Rurik without mentioning his descendants who left their mark on Russia's history. From Vladimir the Great's campaign to Chersonesos to Prince Alexander Nevsky's plea for mercy from Batu Khan, these stories paint a vivid picture of bravery and diplomacy. But it was not just men who played pivotal roles during this time; strong women like Saint Olga also made their presence felt. Artists like Bruni and Nesterov beautifully captured her grace and strength through their paintings. As we delve into ancient coins depicting Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich or witness important events such as Prince Vladimir I's baptism or battles between Sviatopolk the Accursed and Yaroslav the Wise, we realize that Rurik's legacy extends far beyond his own reign. Through generations that followed - Igor of Kiev, Olga, Sviatoslav, Vladimir Monomakh - until Ivan IV (Ivan The Terrible), each ruler added layers to Russia's rich tapestry. Luigi Giarre masterfully depicted these rulers' lives with intricate detail in his works from Il costume antico? Today, as we reflect on Rurik's impact on Russian history through these various hints scattered across centuries-old art pieces and chronicles alike, we are reminded that every great empire has its humble beginnings – often rooted in the vision and determination of one extraordinary individual.