Rural Commune Collection

Overseas Guests, 1902. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Overseas Guests, 1902. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Crossing the river. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Crossing the river. Private Collection

Terra Slavonica (Study). Private Collection

Gornitsa (living chamber) in an Old Russian House of the 16th-17th century. Private Collection

Build the boats. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

A Town, Morning, 1901
A Town. Morning, 1901. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Baptism by Fire. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Baptism by Fire. Found in the collection of State Art Gallery, Lviv

Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Building the Ships. Study, 1903. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

Messenger, 1897. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Messenger, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Varangian Way, 1904. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Varangian Way, 1904. From a private collection

Circle Dance, Early 1900s. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Circle Dance, Early 1900s. Found in the collection of the State M. Nesterov Art Museum of Republic Bashkortostan, Ufa

The Three Joys, 1916. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The Three Joys, 1916. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Gorodishche (Old slavic fortified settlement). Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Gorodishche (Old slavic fortified settlement). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Tver

Gulbishche, 1900s. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Gulbishche, 1900s. From a private collection

Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Ready for the Campaign (The Varangian Sea), 1910. Found in the collection of the International Centre of the Roerichs, Moscow

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Rural Commune: A Glimpse into Slavic Life" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of rural commune, as depicted by renowned artists such as Roerich, Stelletsky, Ivanov, and Bilibin. These captivating artworks transport us to a bygone era where Overseas Guests from distant lands mingled with East Slavs, creating a vibrant cultural exchange. Roerich's "Crossing the River" captures the resilience and determination of these communities as they navigate treacherous waters to connect with neighboring villages. In "Build the Boats, " we witness their resourcefulness and craftsmanship in constructing vessels that facilitated trade along The Varangian Way. The heartwarming scene portrayed in "A Town, Morning" reveals the simple joys of communal living - neighbors greeting each other amidst picturesque landscapes. Meanwhile, Ivanov's series "Life of East Slavs" offers an intimate glimpse into everyday activities like farming or gathering around a Gornitsa (living chamber) inside an Old Russian House. Trade played a pivotal role within these communes; Anonymous' artwork showcases bustling markets where goods were exchanged during early East Slavic states. And in Bilibin's powerful piece titled "Baptism by Fire, " we witness warriors defending their land against external threats while staying true to their roots. Roerich's works continue to captivate our imagination - from his study on building ships that enabled exploration beyond borders to his mesmerizing painting titled "Messenger. " This latter piece evokes curiosity about what messages were being delivered between these rural communes and far-off lands. As we delve deeper into Terra Slavonica through these artistic masterpieces, it becomes evident that rural commune life was not just about survival but also about preserving traditions and fostering connections, and is a testament to human resilience and adaptability throughout history – reminding us of the rich tapestry that forms our collective heritage.