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History Of The Russian Navy
In the 9th century, the Kievan Rus' had a powerful naval fleet, as shown by their successful siege of Constantinople in 860. However, the fleet was irregular and primarily used for raids. The Mongol Empire's destructive invasion and weaknesses in the fleet led to its dissolution, except for the Principality of Novgorod, which had access to open seas and avoided Mongol invasions. In the 14th century, Novgorod pirates terrorized nearby regions. The Principality of Moscow, Grand Duchy of Moscow, the first proper Russian state, gained access to open waters and marked the beginning of the Golden Age of the Russian Navy. In 1570, Ivan the Terrible created a flotilla to protect Russian navigation in the Baltic Sea, which lasted for about a year. In the 16th century, Russia fought against the Ottoman Empire to gain free access to the Black Sea. In the 17th century, Russian sailors explored the Arctic Ocean and reached the Pacific Ocean, with Semyon Dezhnev discovering the Bering Strait. Nava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Principality Of Moscow
A principality (or sometimes princedom) is a type of monarchical state or feudal territory ruled by a prince or princess. It can be either a sovereign state or a constituent part of a larger political entity. The term "principality" is often used to describe small monarchies, particularly those in Europe, where the ruler holds the title of prince or an equivalent. Historically, principalities emerged during the Middle Ages as part of the feudal system, where local princes gained significant power within a king's domain. This led to political fragmentation and the creation of mini-states. Over time, many of these principalities consolidated into larger kingdoms and empires, while others retained their independence and prospered. Sovereign principalities which exist today include Liechtenstein, Monaco, and the co-principality of Andorra. Additionally, some royal primogenitures, such as Asturias in Spain, are styled as principalities. The term is also used generically for smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
