Education Galicia Volyn principality happened at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries.Prior to its formation history is filled with conspiracies boyars, internecine wars, militant activity of the population.Frequent were the interference of foreign sovereigns in domestic political conflicts.
Galicia Volhynia was formed Roman Mstislavovich Volyn.In 11-12 centuries on the territory of a future united were minor rulers.They were sent Grand Prince of Kiev.In these places he served as Vladimir Monomakh (being governor of Svyatoslav Yaroslavich).
Formed Galicia Volhynia by land, located on the south-western and western borders of the state.Places there were (more than in other areas) suitable for trade, the economy, the development of foreign relations.
Galicia Volhynia on the one hand there has been the border with the foothills of the Carpathians, which rested on the Danube.It offers a way in Hungary, Bulgaria, on the Danube trade route led to the center of Europe, the Balkan countries, Byzantium.From the north-east and north of Galicia Volhynia surrounded Kiev land that lost its power, without claiming the surrounding land, provides protection from the onslaught of the neighbor Rostov-Suzdal rulers.
During the existence of ancient Russia in its south-western area were formed and grew many cities.So, in Galicia Volyn principality flourished city of Vladimir-Volyn, Galich, Przemysl, birch bark and other Terebovl.These lands have a high level of handicraft production.Agricultural Culture of Galicia Volhynia marked the beginning of plow farming in the state.
the territory were trade routes: the Black Sea from the Baltic (the Vistula, the Dniester, Western Bug).And passed overland trade routes to the south-eastern and central European countries.
Vladimir-Volyn - one of the largest cities in the Principality - for a long period was the residence of the governors of the great princes.Was named the city in honor of Vladimir I. The city flourished in the Galic soletorgovle.Here's to the mid-12th century there was an independent nobility, formed the active population.
centers in local autonomous principalities also increased significantly.It was ruled by the descendants of Rostislav, who is the son of Vladimir, who was in turn the son of Yaroslav the Wise.
Rostislav became a life governor of Vladimir-Volyn.Subsequently Rostislavovich belonged to cities such as Holm, Luck, Turiysk, Buzhesk, Terebovl, Dorogobuzh, Przemysl.These areas were beautiful and rich.In the cities there were many stone buildings, almost all were excellent strengthened.In ancient times these areas were reclaimed from Poland, Vladimir, and later by Yaroslav the Wise.Thus, the town first became part of the Old Russian state, and then the foundation of Galicia Volyn principality - the territory of an independent building on Galich and Vladimir-Volyn.
the second half of the 12th century in the political development of the territory participated actively descendants of Monomakh and Rostislav.Narrating the history of Galicia Volyn principality, not to mention the five princes who ruled in this territory: the grandson Rostislav - Vladimir, son of Vladimir - Yaroslav Osmomysl (known for "Lay"), a cousin of Yaroslav - Ivan Berladnik.Rights Here, Volyn princes, descendants of Monomakh - grandson Roman Mstislavovich Volyn and his son Daniel of Galicia (Member of the battle on the Kalka against the Tatars).These were the most prominent figures of the time.
