Tag: Peter the Great
Foreigners who nobly served Russia
Not only did they bring glory to their new homeland on the battlefield and contribute greatly to the development of her culture, but they also often rose to the very highest levels of power. Scots Russia Beyond (Photo: Public Domain) The Scots were always willing to move to Russia, because in their own homeland they […]
Why Russians name shoes, tools and weapons after foreign women
The Russian language, rich in metaphors, surprises many foreigners with the fact that some things are literally feminative of other nationalities. But don’t rush to accuse Russians of misogyny! It’s all about linguistic tradition. The complete coincidence of words denoting a representative of a nationality and an event (or object) is called “homonymy”. In our […]
5 Dutchmen who nobly served Russia
As born sailors and shipbuilders, the Dutch made a huge contribution to the creation of the regular Russian navy. As captains they gave that honor on more than one occasion with their victories in battle. 1. Franz Timmerman Franz Timmerman. Adriaan Schoonebeek At the end of the 1680s, Tsar Peter I, who in the following […]
5 Scandinavians who nobly served Russia
Among the citizens of the Nordic countries who served Russia, the Danes stood out the most. Even a sea bordering Russia was named after one of them. 1. Cornelius Cruys Cornelius Cruys. Public domain At the end of the 17th century, Tsar Peter the Great began building a navy and began to extensively engage foreign […]
5 Foreigners Who Helped Create the Russian Empire
In the early 18th century, Tsar Peter I (Peter the Great) crushed the mighty Sweden, making Russia one of the leading European powers. In this he also received help from foreign experts and professionals. 1. James Bruce Public domain “A most honest and learned man,” Sir Charles Whitworth, British Ambassador to Russia, said by James […]
These Portuguese served Russia nobly
Until the 18th century, these two great powers at opposite ends of Europe knew basically nothing about each other. However, this did not stop some Portuguese nationals from making careers at dizzying heights in Russia. Antonio de Vieira In 1697, during his Grand Embassy – an extended tour of European countries – Tsar Peter the […]
This week’s editorial: Three Stooges in revival
The Prime Minister did as expected by confirming a general election for November 1, and now the wagons are out across the country, although weeks ago she got a head start on a red bus filled with roses to hand out to reluctant voters. Radicals demanded a general election to prevent the establishment of an […]
This week’s editorial: Word of the Year winner
A generation of Danes does not know what inflation is. Busy armingSeveral decades have passed with less than 2 percent inflation, zero interest even negative interest. But since Putin launched his military operation half a year ago, everything in the world is in turmoil. The war in Ukraine has developed into a protracted conflict, now […]
Everything that was wrong with Russian Emperor Peter III
When Peter III, grandson of Peter the Great, became Russian emperor, the entire court was horrified by his uncanny behavior. Unfortunately, the reasons for this lay in the fact that he was brought up by a sadistic educator, who hated Russia. Karl Peter Ulrich von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf was not yet 15 years old and he was […]
Historic and modern boats are displayed on the Day of the Russian Navy
Ships from bygone eras sailed alongside the Navy’s modern fleet in the Neva River in St. Petersburg Russia celebrated its Navy Day on Sunday with annual parades across the country, including the main one in the city of St. Petersburg. This year’s event marked 350 years since the birth of Peter the Great, the 18th-century […]
Ukraine Summary: Putin plays historian while the West closes its ranks
On day one of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, Russian troops captured Snake Island, a small rock southwest of Odesa that – before the war – hosted a marine research station and a lighthouse. Opposition to the Russian attack became a propaganda coup for Ukrainians. The defenders gave a finger to a […]
20 masterpieces from the Moscow Kremlin Diamond Fund
The collection here consists of fine jewelry, precious stones, nuggets and coronation regalia that have a special significance in Russian history. The inventory and storage of taxes in Russia dates back to the time of Peter the Great. Coronation regalia, jewel ornaments belonging to members of the royal family and all kinds of jewelery made […]
10 most luxurious snuff boxes used by the Russian tsars
The best jewelers made boxes to store snuff for true works of art. When you take a closer look at them, you can learn a lot about their original owners, important historical events and even steamy love affairs. 1. A snuff box in Louis XVI style The Hermitage This exquisite masterpiece by Mikhail Perkhin, who […]
The week in Russia: Behind the facade
At an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin sought to justify the invasion of Ukraine and portray Russia as a constructive force in the world. But the destruction and death continued, Moscow faced accusations of exacerbating world hunger and Ukraine took a step towards joining the European Union. Here are some of […]
Putin’s grandiose plan to become a historical hero
On June 9, Russian President Putin gave a speech in which he directly compared the Russian invasion of Ukraine with Tsar Peter the Great’s war in the 18th century. The Great Nordic War was against Sweden and Putin indicated that, just as then, it is his task today to take back lands he considers “Russian”. […]
EU state calls Russian ambassador Putin’s statements
Estonia has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements about the historic loyalty of the city of Narva Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the accused Moscow of a “revengeist policy” after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on the history of the Estonian city of Narva. The Baltic state has called the Russian ambassador, Vladimir Lipaev, […]
EU countries call Russia ambassador because of Putin’s statements
Estonia has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements about the historic loyalty of the city of Narva Estonia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the accused Moscow of a “revengeist policy” after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on the history of the Estonian city of Narva. The Baltic state has called the Russian ambassador, Vladimir Lipaev, […]
Russia’s history in 10 paintings
These Russian artists have depicted the most vital and dramatic events of Russia’s ten centuries of existence. Vasilij Perov. The first Christians in Kyiv (1880) State Russian Museum Christianity, which comes from the Byzantine Empire, began to spread across Russia long before the country’s official baptism of Kiev’s Prince Vladimir 988. According to some sources, […]
10 modern paintings from the life of Peter the Great
The year 2022 marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of the first Russian emperor. For this occasion, contemporary artists have painted some important scenes and intrigues from the life of the great Peter. 1. Ilya Zorkin. The beginning of autocracy, 2022 30paintings.ru The above painting depicts Peter surrounded by the patriarch, Streltsy and the […]
5 FIRST Russian female writers
These ladies were pioneers in Russian literature and their names are very important (although some of them are no longer so well known, not even in Russia). Women in Russia took up the pen as early as the 18th century – they practiced poetry, translations and fiction (mysterious and sentimental novels). Peter the Great’s sister, […]
Russia and Russia: What is the difference
From the Slavic tribes to the present, the official name of the country. In articles on Russian history, you can often see Old Russia called ‘Rus”. Is it a special name for the country, for the people or what? It’s still a mystery if ancient Russians actually called themselves Rus ‘- as in’ Rus ‘people’. […]
This week’s editorial: More stories about the unexpected
‘Expect the unexpected’ was the slogan when the pandemic came. We had not, or at least during the Queen’s reign, seen anything like it. Two years and more mutations later, we are still living with it, but we are not worried anymore – more annoyed than anything else. But normal life is back and the […]
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign […]
Rogervik WORST EMPIRE of the Russian Empire
Empress Elizabeth was the first Russian ruler to ban the death penalty. But during her reign, it was a punishment that was essentially the same as a death sentence – hard work for life in the construction of a Baltic port. The average life expectancy of a prisoner in Rogervik’s hard labor camp was less […]
Follow Putin in the footsteps of Peter the Great
Three hundred and forty kilometers east of the Ukrainian capital Kiev is the city of Poltava. In its heart is a semicircular square with a cast iron pillar and almost two dozen Swedish 18th century cannons captured at the Battle of Poltava in 1709, a decisive meeting in the Great Northern War, fought between Russia’s […]
Putin, Following in Peter’s footsteps
Three hundred and forty kilometers east of the Ukrainian capital Kiev is the city of Poltava. In its heart is a semicircular square with a cast iron pillar and almost two dozen Swedish 18th century cannons captured at the Battle of Poltava in 1709, a decisive meeting in the Great Northern War, fought between Russia’s […]
Who was Alexander Nevsky, the legendary Russian prince
The “Battle of the Ice” in which Alexander Nevsky, a Russian prince, defeated the Knights of the Livonian Order, is considered a milestone in Russian history. We explain this and other important facts about Alexander Nevsky. Surrounded by Russians led by Alexander Nevsky, the Knights break the Livonian Order (an autonomous branch of the German […]
igorHow many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the […]
How many days of military glory Russia celebrates
Many victories by the Russian armed forces have saved the country from destruction and changed world history. It is in their honor that the national military days were established. The day of the total liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade (January 27) Breakthrough of the siege of Leningrad. Boris Kudoyarov / russiainphoto.ru During the […]
What a peace treaty that made Russia a great power
Sweden was a great power for almost a century, but after defeating it, Russia gained that status itself. Exactly 300 years ago, on September 10, 1721, one of the most important treaties in Russian history was signed. The Treaty of Nystad proclaimed the end of the 21-year Great Northern War, in which Sweden and Russia […]
The COMPLETE list of Russian tsars, emperors and presidents
From the founders of the Moscow Tsardom to the current President. The Rurikid dynasty, which ruled the Russian lands from circa 9th century, was most likely founded by Rurik. He is considered the first war commander who had the power of a knyaz (prince) – i.e. a political leader. However, Rurik wasn’t the leader of […]
What is Russia known for Our readers answer!
It turns out that Russian MMA fighters are no less famous than classic writers! What a surprise! What do you know about Russia, other than its size? We asked our readers to remember the things they thought made the country famous. Among the hundreds of answers were the biggest examples of cuisine, culture and traditions. […]
7 GREAT Germans who helped shape Russia
For more than 150 years, the Russian Empire was ruled by ethnic Germans – including Romanovs, from Peter III. Apart from them, there were many German people who contributed immensely to Russia’s culture and science. Burkhard Christoph von Münnich (1683-1767) Portrait of Count Burkhard Christoph von Münnich (1683-1767) Getty Images Born: In the Grand Duchy […]
Russia’s most notorious traitor
Of all Vlasov. Through their efforts, tens of thousands of Soviet prisoners of war began fighting on the side of the Nazis against their motherland. Russian traitors in history, perhaps the biggest damage, were done by collaborator Andrey 1. Ivan Mazepa Portrait of Ivan Mazepa. Dnipropetrovsk Museum of Art Ivan Mazepa was one of the […]
Russian tourist gems discovered by… Russians (in summer 2020)
Travel Sept 15 2020 Russia Beyond Oleg Krasnov, Alexandra Guzeva, Vsevolod Pulya The pandemic and closed borders recalibrated countless travel plans this summer. For Russians, however, it became an opportunity to see their own vast and underexplored country. Russia Beyond editors talk about their eye-opening experiences. Pushkin Hills, Alexandra Guzeva This year I was finally […]
