Sviatoslav Collection

Sviatoslav Fyodorov (1927-2000), Soviet eye surgeon and politician, photographed in the conveyer-belt operating theatre he developed

Portraits of medieval Russian rulers: Yaroslav the Wise 6, Sviatoslav I 7, Sviatopolk I 8, Vladimir II Monomakh 9, Yuri I 10, Ivan II the Fair 11, Dmitri Donskoi 12 and Ivan III Vasilyevich 13

Portraits of early Russian rulers. King Rurik 1, Igor I 2, Saint Olga 3, Sviatoslav I Igorevich 4, Vladimir Sviatoslavich the Great 5, and Ivan IV the Terrible 14

Grand Prince Sviatoslav I Igorevich (from the Historical Medal Series), 1727. Artist: Numismatic, Russian coins
Grand Prince Sviatoslav I Igorevich (from the Historical Medal Series), 1727. Private Collection

Sviatoslav I on the road to Constantinople in 970. Artist: Lanceray, Evgeny Alexandrovich (1848-1886)
Sviatoslav I on the road to Constantinople in 970. Private Collection

The Battle of Arcadiopolis in 970 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
The Battle of Arcadiopolis in 970 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in 968 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968. Artist: Ivanov, Andrei Ivanovich (1775-1848)
The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Pursuit of Sviatoslavs warriors by the Byzantine army (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-1 Artist: Anonymous
Pursuit of Sviatoslavs warriors by the Byzantine army (Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes), 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968, 1810. Artist: Ivanov, Andrei Ivanovich (1775-1848)
The heroic deed of a young Man in Kiev in the year 968, 1810. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

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

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Sviatoslav Fyodorov, a name that resonates with the rich history of medieval Russia. From his heroic deeds to his reign as Grand Prince, Sviatoslav I Igorevich left an indelible mark on the annals of European history. Illustrations from Landmarks in European History published by Gresham Publishing Co transport us back to the massacre under the walls of Durostorus. The Warriors fought valiantly, their bravery immortalized in lithographs that depict the intensity and chaos of battle. Portraits of early Russian rulers showcase Sviatoslav's regal visage, capturing his commanding presence and leadership qualities. In one such portrait from 1727, we witness Grand Prince Sviatoslav I Igorevich himself gazing into eternity, leaving us intrigued by his thoughts and ambitions. The road to Constantinople beckoned for Sviatoslav I in 970. Evgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray's artwork vividly portrays this momentous journey, highlighting both the grandeur and challenges faced by this legendary ruler. The Battle of Arcadiopolis holds its place in history as a testament to Sviatoslav's military prowess. Boris Artemyevich Chorikov's masterpiece captures the clash between Byzantine forces and Sviatoslav's warriors with breathtaking detail - a true spectacle frozen in time. But it is not just battles that define our hero; acts of valor within Kiev also shape his legacy. Artists like Andrei Ivanovich Ivanov skillfully depict these heroic deeds performed by young men who were inspired by their leader's courage and determination. Pursued relentlessly by the Byzantine army, Sviatoslav's warriors faced countless trials during their campaigns. Anonymous miniatures from Madrid Skylitzes offer glimpses into these perilous moments when survival hung precariously in balance.