Historical portraits of Russian decent decorated with the face of Vladimir Monomakh - ruler, warrior, legislator and writer.
future prince was born in 1053, in a large family of Vsevolod, the favorite son of Yaroslav the Wise.His mother was a Byzantine princess, Anna, from her grandfather, and he got the nickname - Monomakh.Vladimir spent his childhood in Pereyaslavl, a border town that has long served as a cordon between the Russians and the nomads.
Historical portraits of the princes of Kievan Rus again prove that at the time matured early.From a young age, Prince Vladimir was apprenticed, she was able to science and had an outstanding literary talent.Already thirteen Duke moved to Rostov, which looks after the estate of his father, at seventeen he trusted and larger Smolensk principality.In 1072 on the orders of his father he took possession of the land of Vladimir-Volyn, and since 1078 has taken up reign in Chernigov.
Talents strategies and policies
historical portrait of Vladimir Monomakh in 1053 - 1125.It would not be complete without a description of his military successes.Time reign of Vladimir was not peaceful and calm.Many times he had to fight with the external and internal enemies.Chernigov period reveals Vladimir features a talented military leader and strategist.The first known military campaign was undertaken in 1076 when the prince accepted the offer of the Polish king, and participated in the battles against the Germans and the Czechs.Military talent Vladimir Monomakh is manifested not in the rough onslaught, and agility, small quest to defeat the enemy casualties, and sometimes even do without a struggle.Indicative was the battle of Chernigov in 1095, after which the combined efforts of the Russian troops forced the nomads to move away in the steppe.For the first time Russian troops fought on the territory of the enemy.It was defeated Polovtsian several encampments, captured rich booty.
In 1097, the decision of Council of Liubech establishes "ladder" the right of inheritance, which fixes the order of Yaroslav the Wise of the division of the land among his sons.According to this law, he ascended the throne of Kiev Svyatoslav.Vladimir Monomakh, had strong support among the boyars, but voluntarily suspend reign Kiev and Svyatoslav refused, not wanting to unleash war.This fact adds new touches to the historical portrait of Vladimir Monomakh - not capture and coercion, and obedience to the law.Vladimir was deeply angered dazzling prince of Rostov Cornflower Terebovl, convened the rulers of other right the wrongs and punish the perpetrators.He was not heard, and the originator of the crime - Davyd I. - just was exiled to reign in Buzhsk.Vladimir became the initiator of the princes urged his numerous relatives to stop civil strife and live in harmony.A significant contribution of Vladimir appeared in the union of Russia, in improving its defense and international prestige.
Talents legislator
historical portrait of Vladimir Monomakh shows his descendants as a legislator and a wise ruler.In 1013 the prince of Kiev Svyatopolk died Izyaslavovich.Massacre of the Jews, frequent holdups.Smoot has meant that the people of Kiev Vladimir Monomakh offered twice to take the reign.Despite the violation of the "ladder of law," Vladimir agreed to rule Kiev.
reign in Kiev was marked by a number of legislative acts.For example, the first time all the Jews with their good had to leave the Kievan Rus in the short term.Were limited to the right lenders, prohibited the sale of free people for debts.These and other legislative amendments, later called "Charter of Vladimir Monomakh", are included in the "Russian Truth" - the first set of Russian laws.
Talents writer
indicative historical portrait of Vladimir Monomakh as a writer and a highly educated man who made a huge contribution to the development of education in Russia.With the direct support of the prince abbot Sylvester made his initial record, which included several oral traditions.In Russian translation of the book of church and secular content.In the twilight years of Vladimir Monomakh wrote his "Instruction", in which he called to live in harmony of all people, regardless of social classes, to settle disputes peacefully and fairly.
Results reign
historical portrait of Vladimir Monomakh shows all the results of the reign of Prince.This figure has left his descendants a strong and prosperous power able to protect themselves on their own and having a great political influence.It is a pity that such a great gift is not appreciated by his successors.
