Saint Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Saint Sophia Cathedral In Novgorod: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Sophia Cathedral In Novgorod - History
The five-domed stone cathedral was built by Vladimir of Novgorod on behest of his father, Yaroslav the Wise, as a sign of gratitude to No...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vologda: Encyclopedia - Vologda
Vologda (Russian: Во́логда) is a city in Russia, administrative center of Vologda Oblast. It is located at 59°12′N 39°51′E,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kievan Rus': Encyclopedia Ii - Kievan Rus' - The Golden Age Of Kiev
The region of Kiev dominated the state of Kievan Rus′ for the next two centuries. The grand prince (velikiy kniaz') of Kiev controlled ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Art
Russian culture - Icon painting. Russian icon painting was inherited from the art of the Byzantine churches, and it soon became an offs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - His Way To The Throne
Early years of Yaroslav's life are enshrouded in mystery. He was one of the numerous sons of Vladimir the Great, presumably his second by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Cathedrals: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Cathedrals - China People's Republic Of
List of cathedrals - Hong Kong. St John's Cathedral (聖約翰座堂) (The Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (香港聖公會) (Hong Kong Angli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Architecture - Medieval Rus' 988–1230
The medieval state of Kievan Rus' incorporated parts of what is now Ukraine and was centered around Kiev. Its influence on architectural ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Religion
Ethnic Russians have predominantly followed the Russian Orthodox church. However, during the Soviet era, Atheism was favored by the gover...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Media
Russian media began largely under the Soviet Union. However during this period all media was controlled by the government and many of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Tourism
Russia has a rich cultural heritage that is embodied in the cities of Moscow with its Tretyakov Gallery, Bolshoi Theatre or the Kremlin's...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - His Reign
Leaving aside the legitimacy of Yaroslav's claims to the Kievan throne and his postulated guilt in the murder of brothers, Nestor and lat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - Family Life And Posterity
In 1019, Yaroslav married Ingegerd Olofsdotter, daughter of king of Sweden, and gave Ladoga to her as a marriage gift. There are good rea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Cuisine
Main article: Russian cuisine Russia has a rich culinary history and offers a wide variety of soups, dishes made from fish, cereal bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Humor
Russia gains much of its wit from the great flexibility and richness of the Russian language, allowing for plays on words and unexpected ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Architecture - Late Muscovite Period 1612–1712
After the Time of Troubles the state and the church were bankrupt, and could not finance any construction works. The initiative was taken...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kievan Rus': Encyclopedia Ii - Kievan Rus' - The Rise Of Regional Centers
Kievan Rus′ was not able to maintain its position as a powerful and prosperous state, in part because of the amalgamation of disparate ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kievan Rus': Encyclopedia Ii - Kievan Rus' - Early History Of Rus′
According to the Primary Chronicle, the earliest chronicle of Kievan Rus′, a Varangian (Viking) named Rurik first established himself i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Architecture - Early Muscovite Period 1230–1530
The Mongols looted the country so thoroughly that even capitals (such as Moscow or Tver) couldn't afford new stone churches for more than...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Architecture - Middle Muscovite Period 1530–1630
In the sixteenth century, the key development was the introduction of tented roof into brick architecture. Tent-like roof construction is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Architecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Architecture - Imperial Russia 1712–1917
In 1712, Peter I of Russia moved the capital from Moscow to St Petersburg, which he planned to design in the Dutch style usually called P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kievan Rus': Encyclopedia Ii - Kievan Rus' - Early History Of Kievan Rus′
According to the Primary Chronicle, the earliest chronicle of Kievan Rus′, a Varangian (Viking) named Rurik first established himself i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Culture - Literature
Russian literature refers to the literature of Russia or its émigrés, and to the Russian-language literature of several independent nat...   » Read the article