Since its inception, Kievan Rus was not a unitary state.Its first section has occurred in 972, and later, each new dynasty was in power, he tried to stand apart.Political Education, which took place at that time on the territory of modern Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, there were separate principalities and called the specific Rus.
Northeast Russia in the annals was called to the XIII century, Suzdal land, and from the end of the same century became known as the Great reign of Vladimir.By studying historical data relating to the period of XII-XVI cc., Pay special attention to the main territorial entities, one of which is Vladimir-Suzdal principality.It has survived a lot of interesting facts from the history of its existence.
Vladimir-Suzdal princes laid in XI-XII centuries.Starting with the youngest son of Monomakh, Yuri Dolgoruky, began the development of this land.Much did he and his sons to strengthen not only their own power, but also for the elevation of the principality over the other.
After years of struggle, Prince Yuri Dolgoruky was finally confirmed in the Kiev principality.Later, the capital of the Rostov-Suzdal principality was moved to Vladimir.It was connected with the move to the son of Yuri Dolgoruky, Andrew.With his name is associated with the flowering of Vladimir, which became the capital, which has become famous in the history of competent policy and a desire to unite the neighboring lands.
Vladimir-Suzdal takes quite a vast area.It existed in the XI-XIII centuries., Territorial settling between the Volga and the Oka.From the north it reached settlements Beloozero Ustyugov.Before there was formed the Vladimir-Suzdal Principality, the territory of the land occupied by Finno-Ugric tribes.In the course of the history of Great Russian nation is formed, and in the process grew feudalization city Yaroslavl, Moore, Suzdal.In those years in these areas intensively developed trade, which reached a significant level.The skill of local craftsmen were well-known far beyond the region.
Vladimir-Suzdal Principality is also famous for the processing of iron and other metals.The honor was Civil engineering, pottery and many other crafts, later reached a decent level.Do not remain without attention and trade, which was actively conducted merchants Vladimir and Suzdal Russia.The sale is made not only with merchants remaining Russian lands, but also in the Volga Bulgaria, Byzantium and others.
Extant monuments indicate a high level, which was the culture of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality.Until now, this area is an ancient historical and cultural center of the Russian land.It has a rich history of this region since the days of the Russian Middle Ages.At that time the temple was built Intercession on the Nerl, Dmitrievsky Cathedral, restored Assumption five-domed cathedral.
Later Vladimir savagely looted, burned and destroyed the Mongol invaders, but even when the split occurred over Russian lands Vladimir remained the official capital of Russia until the middle of the XV century.Principality officially ceased to exist in 1432, to endure over its lifetime burden of various interventions, administrative and territorial changes.Despite all this, the culture of the Vladimir-Suzdal principality remained in architectural structures, monuments, urban development.They are all national, historical and cultural value, protected by the state.
Vladimir-Suzdal princes Dolgoruky dynasty tried to turn into a religious center.That's why they tried to create his most powerful.
