Rossiya Collection

The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
The Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, 1891. The Trinity Lavra of St Sergius was founded in Sergiyev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia, in 1345 by St Sergius of Radonezh

Winter in the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, c1910. Artist: Nikolay Dubovskoy
Winter in the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, c1910. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yaroslavl, Russia

Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. Artist: Nikolai Dobrovolsky
Angara at Irkutsk, 1886. View of the Siberian city of Irkutsk from across the Angara River. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Irkutsk, Russia

Workers of Magnitogorsk, USSR, 1932. Magnitogorsk is a city in the Urals with large-scale mining and iron and steel industries

Western Franz Josef Land, 1899. Map showing discoveries and sledge journeys from 1894 to 1897. From an account of the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. Artist: Karl Briullov
The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory in 1581, 1839-1843. From August 1581 until February 1582 during the Livonian War, the Russian city of Pskov withstood a siege by a Polish army commanded by King

Workers of Magnitogorsk, USSR, 1931. Magnitogorsk is a city in the Urals with large-scale mining and iron and steel industries

When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected

Nijni-Novgorod, Russia, the Summer Market Place of All Nations, 1898. View of the Church of the Nativity in the town of Nizhny Novgorod, (also known as Gorky). Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Creator: Aleksey Savrasov
The Ravens Have Arrived, 1871, (1965). Winter scene in the village of Molvitino near Jaroslavl in the Volga region of Russia. Painting in the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A patrol hunting down suspects following the revolt at Vyborg, Russia, early 20th century. Vyborg is on the outskirts of St Petersburg

The Imperial Guard Manoeuvring in the Presence of the Two Emperors at Tilsit, 28 June 1807. On 25 June 1807, Napoleon and Alexander I of Russia met on a raft in the middle of the river Neman in

Armored cruiser Rossia, 1897. Artist: Isenberg, Konstantin Vasilyevich (1859-1911)
Armored cruiser Rossia, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Interior of the Church of St. Nicholas, Yaroslav, c1900, (1905). Artist: Georges Kossiakoff
Interior of the Church of St. Nicholas, Yaroslav, c1900, (1905). From The Studio Volume 35. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1905]

Entrance to the Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslav, c1900, (1905). Artist: Georges Kossiakoff
Entrance to the Church of Elijah the Prophet, Yaroslav, c1900, (1905). From The Studio Volume 35. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1905]

Palaces of Pashov Menzikov, Apraxin &c. Belgorod, Moscow, 1817. Artist: I Clark
Palaces of Pashov Menzikov, Apraxin &c. Belgorod, Moscow, 1817. After I. T. James. [I Murray, London, 1817]

Franz Josef Land, 1899. Map showing discoveries from 1894 to 1897. From an account of the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Western Franz Josef Land, 1896 (1899). Map showing exploration up to end of Spring 1896 by the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Albert Borlase Armitage, Scottish polar explorer, c1894-c1897 (1899). Artist: Frederick George Jackson
Albert Borlase Armitage, Scottish polar explorer, c1894-c1897 (1899). Armitage (1864-1943) using a sextant while on the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Walrus cub, 1899. Artist: Frederick George Jackson
Walrus cub, c1894-c1897 (1899). The photograph was taken on the Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition to Franz-Josef Land in the Arctic

Karelians having tea by a river, near Archangel, Russia, c1930s. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume V, the Fleetway House, London, c1930s

Tsar Alexander I presenting Russian troops to Napoleon, 8th July 1807 (1882-1884). Alexander presents Cossacks, Bashkirs and Kalmuks of the Russian Army

Yekaterinburg, Russia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Tobol sk, Siberia, Russia, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

The Dvina, from Archangel, Russia, 1879. Artist: Barbant
The Dvina, from Archangel, Russia, 1879. The Northern Dvina River

Small Village Torzhok, 1917. Artist: Konstantin Ivanovich Gorbatov
Small Village Torzhok, 1917. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Horlivka, Ukraine

Palace Park as Seen from the Gatchina Palace, 1790s. Artist: Johann Jakob Mettenleiter
Palace Park as Seen from the Gatchina Palace, 1790s. Gatchina Palace in St Petersburg was built between 1766 and 1781 for Count Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov, a favourite of Catherine the Great

The Menagerie in the Gatchina Palace Park, 1792. Artist: Johann Jakob Mettenleiter
The Menagerie in the Gatchina Palace Park, 1792. Gatchina Palace in St Petersburg was built between 1766 and 1781 for Count Grigori Grigoryevich Orlov, a favourite of Catherine the Great

View of Kostroma, Russia, 1838. Artist: Nikandor Grigorievich Chernetsov
View of Kostroma, Russia, 1838. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Bath house of Tsar Nicholas II, Yessentuki, Russia, 1910s
Bath House of Tsar Nicholas II, Yessentuki, Russia, 1910s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral

Mineral water spring no 4, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Mineral water spring no 17 (new), Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral

Mineral water spring no 4 (new), Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s
Mineral water spring no 4 (new) Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral

Mineral water spring no 4 (old), Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral

Mineral water spring no 18, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Production of mineral water cake, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral

The Clinic of Balneotherapy, Yessentuki, Russia, 1915. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Interior view of the Clinic of Balneotherapy, Mineralnye Vody, Russia, 1910s. Mineralnye Vody is one of several spa resorts in the northern Caucasus

Railway Station Square, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Pyatigorsk Street and a hotel, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Mineral water spring, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water

Hotel, Yessentuki, Russia, 1900s. Situated in the northern Caucasus, Yessentuki has been a popular spa resort since the 19th century due to the properties of the mineral water from nearby springs

Mountain near Kislovodsk, Russia, c1895. Kislovodsk is a spa town in the northern Caucasus. In the late 19th and early 20th century it was a popular destination for artistic figures

Waterfall near Kislovodsk, Russia, c1895. Kislovodsk is a spa town in the northern Caucasus. In the late 19th and early 20th century it was a popular destination for artistic figures

Russian Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin and Nadezhda Krupskaya, Gorki, USSR, 1922. Lenin (1870-1924) and Nadezhda Krupskaya (1869-1939) married in 1898 when they were both living in exile in Siberia

Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia at Novocherkassk, Russia, 1891. Artist: Kessler
Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia at Novocherkassk, Russia, 1891. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

The family of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov, Taganrog, Russia, 1874. Artist:s Isakovich
The family of Russian author and playwright Anton Chekhov, Taganrog, Russia, 1874. Chekhov (1860-1904) (second from left) is regarded as one of Russias finest playwrights

Countess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. Artist: Alfred Davignon
Countess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. Maria Volkonskaya (1805-1863) was the wife of Count Sergey Volkonsky

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Rossiya: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the captivating world of Rossiya, a land steeped in rich history and marked by moments that shaped its destiny. From the dramatic Siege of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad, beautifully depicted by Vasily Vereshchagin, to Tsar Nicholas II's poignant exile in Tobolsk, Siberia - each brushstroke tells a story. Travel back to 1886 as Nikolai Dobrovolsky captures the majestic Angara at Irkutsk, showcasing Russia's breathtaking natural wonders. Then fast forward to 1932 when Magnitogorsk's industrious workers symbolize the nation's determination for progress amidst challenging times. Venture further north to Western Franz Josef Land in 1899 and witness nature's untouched beauty through an artist's eyes. Karl Briullov takes us on a journey back to 1581 with his portrayal of The Siege of Pskov by Stephen Bathory - a testament to Russia's resilience against external threats. Intriguingly juxtaposing past and present, we witness another glimpse into Magnitogorsk in 1931 where workers forge ahead with unwavering spirit. Nijni-Novgorod comes alive before our eyes through vintage lens capturing bustling trade at the Summer Market Place of All Nations in 1898. Aleksey Savrasov transports us to an enchanting moment with "The Ravens Have Arrived, " evoking both mystery and tranquility within Russia’s landscapes. Meanwhile, early 20th-century Vyborg reveals tensions as patrols hunt down suspects following a revolt – highlighting struggles faced during transformative periods. Finally, c1918 marks "The end of Romanovs, " forever etching tragedy into Russian history books.