Ermolai T. (1537-1585) was the great pioneer of Russian Siberia.In the story, he is known under the name of Ermak.Hike Ermak helped the Russian people to conquer the vast expanses of Siberia and wealth.It was a brave and determined man who knew how to lead.His leadership qualities have helped him not only to leave a huge mark in the history of a great country, to win the respect of his opponents.
Hike Ermak lasted from 1582 to 1585, and he was killed during a battle with Khan Kuchum.The people crossed many heroic songs about him.Scientists have not managed to find out the real name of the hero.People called him Ermolai or Ermak Timofeev, because while many Russian given names of the father or named.Also, he had another name - is Ermolai T. Tokmak.He possessed great physical strength, a truly heroic.
At the time, the country has the hunger and devastation, so future hero was forced to move to the Volga, and there hired laborer to the elderly Cossack.
It was peacetime, and during the military campaigns Ermak was a squire.He learned selfless cause, and even acquired their own weapons.Soon, thanks to their physical and mental abilities become chieftain Ermak.
While in Siberia, there were about 250 thousand. People and it is of great interest for the Russian state.This area is famous for its pristine beauty and wealth.
But there was a huge problem with Siberia.Khan Kuchum ripped in those years, relations with Russia and periodically raided the Urals, much to prevent its development.The eastern border on the orders of Ivan the Terrible was strengthened, which for this purpose and was sent Ataman.Thus began the conquest of Siberia by Yermak.
Army chieftain consisted of 600 soldiers, who had an excellent training.The aim of the campaign was the conquest and development of Siberia.Yermak was applied maximum effort to accomplish the task.
In those conditions, only a surprise attack could be successful.The main battle took place on Oct. 26 at the Irtysh River, where Ermak defeated the Tatar troops relative Kuchum and entered into the city Kashlyk - the capital of the Siberian Khanate.Mametkul Khan managed to escape, fearing reprisals, but a hike Ermak did not end there.
Ataman won the Principality Nazim and he came with his army to Kolpukolskoy parish where there was a battle with the prince of Samaria, which was destroyed.A little later Ermak made a truce with the Duke of Lower Ob.This prince was the control in this area on behalf of Ermak.
later was captured and taken to Siberia itself Mametkul.
conquest of Siberia continued.Cossacks fought with the Tatars, one by one people died Ermak, which in this situation had to be sent to Moscow 25 of its soldiers, Cossacks to ask for help.
Stories known fact, when all the soldiers march to Siberia were awarded with the king.Also, the king pardoned all criminals acting against the state, and promised to send troops to help Yermak 300 archers.
Death of Ivan the Terrible upset all plans chieftain, the king's promises were not met for a long time.Development of Siberia Ermak was under threat, it has become unpredictable.
Help appeared in time is too late.Detachments of Cossacks by this time were destroyed, and the main part of the troops came to the rescue of Ermak with the aid of soldiers from Moscow blocked Kashlyk March 12, 1585.The food is not delivered.People there are very few.Ermak's troops had to earn their own provisions.Picking the right moment, he interrupted Kuchum people Ermak, and then killed the chieftain.Thus ended the tragic end of a hike Ermak.
of his exploits is written a lot of songs and stories.His heroism has repeatedly been described in a variety of literary works.Artists painted his image, creating a great canvas.In the name of Ermak it was named many prominent place at the time.
results conquest of Siberia proved invaluable for the Russian state.On its vast expanses are living peasants, they were built new cities, and in the Russian treasury had more cash fees - taxes.Hike Ermak contributed to the development of new rich land located around the corner of the Urals.
