Ancient Russia in the medieval world. Encyclopedia

The first interdisciplinary reference publication in international practice illuminates the entire totality of the socio-political, economic, cultural and religious life of the Old Russian state from the time of its origin (IX century) up to the Mongol invasion of the mid-13th century. About 3,000 articles written by leading specialists in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus reflect modern knowledge and ideas that have developed on the basis of the latest archaeological, numismatic, sprayistic materials, the deepened interpretation of ancient Russian sources, the latest research and publications of foreign sources on the history of Eastern Europe. For the first time, the foreign policy ties of Russia with the countries of Europe and Asia are first covered in detail, which allows you to represent the Old Russian state in the wide context of the medieval world. Additional reference materials - an extensive list of literature, lists of ancient Russian princes, metropolitans and bishops, cities (at the beginning of the 13th century), dated manuscripts, etc. - summarize the information of articles.
Designed for specialists in various fields of Russian history and culture, art and literature, for teachers of higher and secondary educational institutions, students and schoolchildren of high school, as well as all those interested in Russian history.
The book is printed in Italy, contains more than 1000 color and black and white photographs, original cards, schemes, tables.
2nd edition, corrected and supplemented