Crimean Tatars Collection

The Siege of Kazan, 1552 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Crimean Tatars, 1890-1900. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Crimean Tatar Yard. Found in the Collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Artist: Eckert, Heinrich Ambros (1807-1840)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, 1840s. Found in the collection of Podstanitsky collection

The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Artist: Ladurner, Adolphe (1798-1856)
The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron, c. 1850. Private Collection

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Artist: Russian icon
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State United Museum Centre in the Kremlin, Moscow

Tsar Ivan IV conquering Kazan (From Die Moskouitische Chronica by S. Herberstein), 1579. Artist: Anonymous
Tsar Ivan IV conquering Kazan (From Die Moskouitische Chronica by S. Herberstein), 1579. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Crimean Tatars Childrens School, 1856. Artist: Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884)
Crimean Tatars Childrens School, 1856. From a private collection

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander Nevsky and Saint George), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I)
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Warriors Range: Ivan IV, Vladimir Monomakh, Vladimir I, Boris and Gleb), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Artist: Athanasius
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: Fire in Kazan), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Artist: Athanasius, Metropolitan of Moscow (active Mid of 16th cen. )
Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven, 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Fight between Dnieper Cossacks and Tatars, 1892. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Arkhangelsk

On the border guard of Muscovy. Artist: Ivanov, Sergei Vasilyevich (1864-1910)
On the border guard of Muscovy. Found in the collection of State Central Museum of the Border Guard Service of Russia

Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Artist: Vasilkovsky, Sergei Ivanovich (1854-1917)
Cossacks in the Steppe, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Turk and Cossack, 1809. Artist: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Turk and Cossack, 1809. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

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The Crimean Tatars have a rich and complex history that spans centuries. From their involvement in significant events like the Siege of Kazan in 1552 to their existence as a community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they have left an indelible mark on history. In the second half of the 16th century, during the Siege of Kazan, Crimean Tatars played a crucial role. The Illuminated Compiled Chronicle depicts this historic event, showcasing their bravery and determination. Fast forward to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, we catch glimpses of daily life through photographs such as those taken between 1890-1900. These images capture scenes from everyday life within Crimean Tatar yards - vibrant spaces filled with bustling activity. Artists like Heinrich Ambros Eckert and Adolphe Ladurner immortalized moments from this era by depicting The Crimean Tatar Life Guard Squadron in stunning detail. Their artwork showcases these brave soldiers who served as protectors during turbulent times. Religion also played a significant role in Crimean Tatar culture. Russian icons like "Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven" depicted important figures such as Alexander Nevsky and Saint George leading warriors into battle or Ivan IV conquering Kazan. These artworks provide insight into both spiritual beliefs and historical events intertwined within their society. Education was highly valued among Crimean Tatars, evident through works like Carlo Bossoli's painting titled "Crimean Tatars Childrens School" from 1856. This piece highlights their commitment to providing education for future generations despite challenging circumstances. Throughout all these depictions, one can sense both resilience and pride emanating from every brushstroke or photograph captured over time. The legacy of the Crimean Tatars is one that deserves recognition for its contributions to history, culture, artistry, faith, education - elements that have shaped their identity and continue to inspire today.