Historical Context During the medieval period, the region known today as Russia was a patchwork of principalities often referred to as the lands of “Rus.” The individual principalities were independent entities, each ruled by its own prince and possessing its own centers of power and influence. The fragmented nature of these territories meant that power […]

The Historical Context of Moscow’s Founding The city of Moscow, currently serving as both the capital and the most populous city of Russia, has its roots tracing back to the early 12th century. The commonly accepted founding year is 1147, a year historically significant as it marks the first known mention of Moscow. During this […]