Principality of Rostov-Suzdal: Map & History
The Grand Principality of Vladimir, before 1157 the Principality of Suzdal, commonly known as Vladimir-Suzdal, or simply Suzdalia, was a Russian principality.
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The Grand Principality of Vladimir, before 1157 the Principality of Suzdal, commonly known as Vladimir-Suzdal, or simply Suzdalia, was a Russian principality. Its capital was the city of Vladimir. In Russian historiography, its original territory is commonly denoted as northeast Russia or northeast Rus'.
Modern Countries Once Part of Principality of Rostov-Suzdal
At its mapped extent, Principality of Rostov-Suzdal covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Principality of Rostov-Suzdal's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal in Depth
History
The first known prince of Rostov mentioned in the Primary Chronicle under the year 988 was Yaroslav Vladimirovich, appointed by his father Vladimir I of Kiev. In 1024, there was reportedly a famine in the area, and a revolt stoked up by pagan sorcerers was suppressed by Yaroslav personally. Upon his death in 1054, Vsevolod Yaroslavich received the lands of Rostov and Suzdal. Little is known about the region until the 1090s, except that the town of Yaroslavl had been founded upon the upper Volga by 1071, and that Vladimir Monomakh ordered a church to be built in Rostov. Bishops are recorded in the 1080s and 1090s, but the seat appears to have remained vacant for the next half-century. The 1097 Council of Liubech confirmed Vladimir Monomakh's possession of Rostov and Suzdal.
Culture
As part of the Christian world, Rus' principalities gained a wide range of opportunities for developing their political and cultural ties not only with Byzantium but with the European countries, as well. By the end of the eleventh century, Rus' gradually fell under the influence of Roman architecture. Whitestone cathedrals, decorated with sculpture, appeared in the principality of Vladimir-Suzdal due to Andrey Bogolyubsky's invitation of architects from "all over the world". These cathedrals, however, are not identical to the edifices of Roman Catholic Europe and represent a synthesis of the Byzantine cruciform plan and cupolas with Roman whitestone construction and decorative technique. This mixture of Greek and Western European traditions was possible only in Kievan Rus'.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Vladimir-Suzdal (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal: Key Facts
| Capitals | Rostov Veliky, Suzdal |
|---|---|
| Official languages | Old East Slavic, Church Slavonic |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox Church |
| Form of government | feudal monarchy, monarchy |
| Founded | 1125 |
| Dissolved | 1389 |
Facts from Wikidata Q83546 (CC0).
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Rostov-Suzdal appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 250,637 km² in 1231 CE.
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Rostov-Suzdal exist?
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal is dated to 1056 CE – 1240 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Principality of Rostov-Suzdal?
The capital of Principality of Rostov-Suzdal was Suzdal (1125–1157), Vladimir (1157–1389).
How large was Principality of Rostov-Suzdal at its peak?
At its peak in 1231 AD Principality of Rostov-Suzdal covered about 250,637 km².
How did the map of Principality of Rostov-Suzdal change over time?
Principality of Rostov-Suzdal appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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