Rurik Collection (page 3)

Grand Prince Sviatopolk II Iziaslavich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Private Collection

Portrait of Rurik, a Varangian chieftain and founder of Kievan Rus (ca. 830-ca. 879). Found in the collection of the A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). Artist: Kondratenko, Gavriil Pavlovich (1854-1924)
Trizna (from the Saint Olga series). From a private collection

Alexander Nevsky Receiving Papal Legates. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, 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

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

The garment of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev, 1877. Artist: Strekalov, Stepan Stepanovich (1813-1893)
The garment of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev, 1877. Found in the collection of Russian State Historical Library, Moscow

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

Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna), Queen of France, c. 1805-1810. Artist: Anonymous
Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna), Queen of France, c. 1805-1810. Private Collection

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

The Bogolyubsky Holy Virgin, Second Half of the 19th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Bogolyubsky Holy Virgin, Second Half of the 19th century. Private Collection

The Bogolyubsky Holy Virgin, Late 18th cent Artist: Russian icon
The Bogolyubsky Holy Virgin, Late 18th cent.. Private Collection

Grand Prince Simeon Ivanovich the Proud (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Grand Prince Simeon Ivanovich the Proud (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. From a private collection

Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky (from the Historical Medal Series), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky (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

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

Grand Prince Viacheslav I Vladimirovich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Artist: Anonymous
Grand Prince Viacheslav I Vladimirovich of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. From a private collection

Grand Prince Sviatoslav II of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. Artist: Anonymous
Grand Prince Sviatoslav II of Kiev (from the Historical Medal Series), 1770s. 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

Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1885-1896. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
Saint Grand Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev (Study for frescos in the St Vladimirs Cathedral of Kiev), 1884-1889. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Prince Vladimir chooses a religion in 988 (A religious dispute in the Russian court), 1822. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of Republic Latvia, Riga

Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Artist: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
Olgas avenge to the Drevlians, before 1839. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

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

Saint Vladimir of Kiev, Early 15th cen Artist: Russian icon
Saint Vladimir of Kiev, Early 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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

Portrait of the Revolutionary Count Pyotr A. Kropotkin (1842-1921), 1920-1921. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

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 Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Private Collection

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

Armilla of Andrei Bogolyubsky, c. 1170. Artist: West European Applied Art
Armilla of Andrei Bogolyubsky, c. 1170. Found in the collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Diploma of Philip I in favor of the Abbey of St. Crepin in Soissons, with signature by Anne of Kiev, Queen of France, 1063. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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

Ivan the Great (1440-1505). Engraving. Colored
Ivan III of Russia (1440-1505). Grand Prince of Moscow. Engraving of an unknown author. Colored

Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584). Portrait. Engraving. Colored
Ivan IV Vasilyevich (1530-1584), known as Ivan the Terrible. Grand Prince of Moscow (1533-1547) and Tsar of All the Russias (1547-1584). Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Russo-Japanese War - Rurik Russia - Two masts, two white funnelled ship. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905

Dmitry Donskoy (1350-1389). Colored engraving
Dmitry Donskoy (1350-1389). Grand Prince of Moscow. Engraving. Colored

Prince Rurik I
Scandinavian Varangian prince, founder of the Rurik dynasty. Ruled 862 - 879 Date: - ?879

Russo-German naval action in the Baltic, WW1
Russo-German naval action in the Baltic during the First World War which led to the destruction of a German destroyer and mine layer and the torpedoing of a German pre-dreadnought battleship

RURIK (d. c879). Varangian warrior and founder of Kievan Rus. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Rurik and Prisoners
Rurik receives a deputation of Slav prisoners

Russia / 862 / Rurik Arrives
The viking Rurik becomes governor of Novgorod, at the request of Slavs who are exhausted by long-running inter-tribal wars

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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.