Russian History Collection

Stephen Bathory at Pskov. Found in the Collection of Royal Castle, Warsaw

In 1581, Ivan beat his son, Ivan in a heated argument causing his sons death. Depicted in the painting by Ilya Repin, Ivan the Terrible killing his son by Ilya Repin

Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Battle of Austerlitz on December 2, 1805. Artist: Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
The Battle of Austerlitz on December 2, 1805. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

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

Map of Russia in the 16th and 17th century, 1914. Private Collection

Statue of Anne of Kiev (Anna Jaroslawna) at the Royal Abbey of St. Vincent in Senlis. Found in the collection of Senlis, Oise, France

Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Creator: Stieler
Portrait of Tsarevich Alexander Nikolaevich of Russia (1818-1881). Private Collection

Humorous Europe Map in 1914, 1914. Private Collection

Junker of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
Junker of the Life-Guards Caucasian-Mountain squadron, 1829. Private Collection

Angling in Troubled Waters. A Serio-Comic Map of Europe. Artist: Fred W. Rose (active End of 19th cen. )
Angling in Troubled Waters. A Serio-Comic Map of Europe. Private Collection

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private Collection

Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Found in the collection of State V. Polenov Open-air Museum of History and Art, Polenovo

Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Artist: Rokotov, Fyodor Stepanovich (1735-1808)
Portrait of Empress Catherine II (1729-1796), 1763. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Apotheosis of Peters Military Glory, 1717. Artist: Pickaert, Pieter (ca 1670-1737)
The Apotheosis of Peters Military Glory, 1717. Private Collection

Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Artist: Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935)
Boris Godunov and his Family, 1927. Private Collection

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), 1896. Artist: Repin, Ilya Yefimovich (1844-1930)
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918), 1896. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

The Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in the Assumption Cathedral, 1896. Artist: Serov
The Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in the Assumption Cathedral, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Catherine II on the Balcony of the Winter Palace, Greeted by the Guards on the Day of the Palace Revolution on June 28, 1762, Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508019 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

The Alexander Column, 1832
3508018 The Alexander Column, 1832; (add.info.: Base of the Alexander Column in front of the General Staff Building on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520947 Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kuban Cossack woman)

Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520936 Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kuban Cossack woman)

The Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church prays during the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1856
529055 The Metropolitan of the Orthodox Church prays during the coronation of Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1856.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520942 Kuban Cossack woman, in traditional dress in Tsarist Russia circa 1910 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kuban Cossack woman)

Tsarist police and security forces raid homes of political dissidents in St Petersburg
5307032 Tsarist police and security forces raid homes of political dissidents in St Petersburg; (add.info.: Tsarist police and security forces raid homes of political dissidents in St Petersburg)

Kuban Cossack Russian family in Tsarist Russia circa 1910
3520932 Kuban Cossack Russian family in Tsarist Russia circa 1910; (add.info.: Kuban Cossack Russian family in Tsarist Russia circa 1910.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo)
529855 Tsar Alexander III and his family, 1885 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Tsar Alexander III and Empress Marie fedorovna of Russia with their children)

Palm Sunday in the times of Ivan the Terrible, 1862. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Palm Sunday in the times of Ivan the Terrible, 1862. Private Collection

The Assembly in the Time of Peter I, 1861. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
The Assembly in the Time of Peter I, 1861. Private Collection

Emperor Nicholas I on his deathbed, 1855. Creator: Timm, Wassili (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Emperor Nicholas I on his deathbed, 1855. Private Collection

The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854 Creator: Timm
The ship of the line Imperatriza Marija under the flag of Nakhimov, after the victory at Sinop, 1854. Private Collection

How the Bolsheviks behave in the Cossack villages (White Guard poster), c.1918-1919. Creator: Unknown artist
How the Bolsheviks behave in the Cossack villages (White Guard poster), c.1918-1919. Private Collection

The Grandson of Judas Sends Christ Again to Golgotha ??(White Guard Poster), c.1918-1919. Creator: Unknown artist
The Grandson of Judas Sends Christ Again to Golgotha ??(White Guard Poster), c.1918-1919. Private Collection

Day of the Wounded Red Army - November 2, 1919. Forward to Victory, 1919. Creator: Deni (Denissow)
Day of the Wounded Red Army - November 2, 1919. Forward to Victory, 1919. Private Collection

Enroll in the Red Army, 1919. Creator: Spasski, Wassili Wassiljewitsch (1873-1924)
Enroll in the Red Army, 1919. Private Collection

Reading is one of a person's duties, 1920. Creator: Iwanow, Sergei Iwanowitsch (1885-1942)
Reading is one of a person's duties, 1920. Private Collection

A book is nothing more than a man speaking in public, 1920. Creator: Iwanow, Sergei Iwanowitsch (1885-1942)
A book is nothing more than a man speaking in public, 1920. Private Collection

The Tsarist Regiments and the Red Army. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The Tsarist Regiments and the Red Army. Private Collection

The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Private Collection

The devil doll, 1920. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The devil doll, 1920. Private Collection

People's power in ancient Russia, 1918. Creator: Apsit, Alexander Petrowitsch (1880-1944)
People's power in ancient Russia, 1918. Private Collection

Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Creator: Hartmann, Wiktor Alexandrowitsch (1834-1873)
Baba Yaga's hut on chicken feet. Russian style clock, 1874. Private Collection

White troops burn bread, 1919. Creator: Osinin, I. (active around 1919)
White troops burn bread, 1919. Private Collection

Red laughter, 1918. Creator: Unknown artist
Red laughter, 1918. Private Collection

Workers! The October Revolution gave you factories and free work, 1919. Creator: Unknown artist
Workers! The October Revolution gave you factories and free work, 1919. Private Collection

Comrade! You have to wield a gun like a scythe, 1919. Creator: Unknown artist
Comrade! You have to wield a gun like a scythe, 1919. Private Collection

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"Unveiling the Layers of Russian History: From Battles to Tragedies, Art to Humor" Delving into the rich tapestry of Russian history, we encounter a myriad of captivating moments that have shaped this vast nation. One such moment is depicted in El Lissitzky's iconic poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge, " created in 1920. This powerful artwork symbolizes the fervent spirit and determination of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War. Traveling further back in time, we come across Stephen Bathory at Pskov, an event from 1581 that showcases Ivan's tragic clash with his own son. In a heated argument, Ivan inadvertently caused his son's untimely demise, leaving a lasting mark on Russia's royal lineage. Turning our attention to international affairs, Francois Pascal Simon Gerard immortalized The Battle of Austerlitz in 1805 through his artistic prowess. This pivotal Napoleonic battle witnessed Russia alongside its allies facing defeat against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. Exploring naval warfare, George Philip Reinagle brings us The Naval Battle of Navarino in 1827. This dramatic depiction captures a decisive victory for Russia and its allies against Ottoman forces during Greece’s struggle for independence. Russian art also finds expression through anonymous artists like those who illustrated Greek fire in Madrid Skylitzes during the 11th-12th century. These miniatures provide intriguing glimpses into ancient military tactics employed by Byzantine Empire against their enemies. Shifting gears towards humor and satire, Fred W. Rose presents us with a Serio-Comic Map of Europe from 1914. Amidst geopolitical tensions brewing before World War I erupted, this map playfully highlights various European nations' idiosyncrasies and rivalries. In portraiture lies another facet of Russian history.