Svyatoslav Collection

Russia / 968 / Bulgarians
A Russian force, led by Svyatoslav, Prince of Kiev, hired at great expense by Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II Phocas, defeats the Bulgarian armies

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

6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13. Ivan III, 1831. From a private collection

1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)
1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico? by Giulio Ferrario), 1831. From a private collection

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11
6203781 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 6. Yaroslav 7. Sviatoslav II 8. Sviatopolk 9. Vladimir Monomakh 10. Yuri I 11. Ivan II 12. Dmitry Donskoy 13

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

RUSSIA V BULGARIA 968
A Russian force, led by Svyatoslav, Prince of Kiev, hired at great expense by Byzantine emperor Nicephorus II Phocas, defeats the Bulgarian armies Date: 968

Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between John Zimisces and Sviatoslaf, (969 AD), 1890. John I Tzimiskes (c925 -976) Byzantine emperor attempts to persuade Sviatoslav I of Kiev (c942- 972)

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 Death of Grand Prince Sviatoslav I of Kiev. 972 (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

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

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 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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Svyatoslav, a name deeply rooted in Russian history and heritage. Born in 968, he was a prominent figure during the Byzantine era and played a significant role in shaping the relationship between Russia and Bulgaria. Descended from Rurik, Svyatoslav belonged to a lineage of powerful rulers that included Igor of Kiev, Olga, Vladimir the Great, and Ivan IV. His reign marked an important period of transition for Russia as it navigated its way through political complexities. One notable event was his encounter with Byzantine Emperor John Tzimiskes when Svyatoslav sent ambassadors to negotiate diplomatic matters. This meeting showcased his strategic prowess on the international stage. Svyatoslav's military campaigns were legendary, particularly his expedition to Constantinople in 970. The artist Lanceray beautifully captured this momentous journey where Svyatoslav embarked on a path towards one of the greatest cities of that time. The Battle of Arcadiopolis also stands out as a testament to Svyatoslav's military might. Illustrated by Boris Artemyevich Chorikov, this battle depicted his leadership skills and determination as he fought valiantly against formidable opponents. Throughout Russian history, many rulers followed in Svyatoslav's footsteps - Yaroslav, Sviatopolk, Vladimir Monomakh - each leaving their own mark on the nation's development. These portraits immortalize their contributions and remind us of their enduring legacies. In more recent times, Luigi Giarre paid homage to these historical figures through his artwork created in 1831. His attention to detail brought these monarchs back to life while capturing their regal presence for generations to admire. Sviatoslav Fyodorov is another noteworthy individual who shares this illustrious name with our historical figure. Known for revolutionizing eye surgery techniques like radial keratotomy (RK), Fyodorov's contributions have positively impacted countless lives.