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Suzdal ( Russian: Суздаль, IPA: [ˈsuzdəlʲ]) is a town that serves as the administrative center of Suzdalsky District in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, which is located near the Kamenka River, 26 kilometers (16 mi) north of the city of Vladimir. Vladimir is the administrative center of the surrounding oblast.
Dec 6, 2023 · Byzantium, Kyivan Rus’, and their contested legacies. One of the most beloved artworks in Russia is a tempera on wood icon known as the Virgin of Vladimir, or Vladimirskaya. It presents a common composition known as the Virgin eleousa (“compassionate”), which shows Mary and Jesus in tender embrace, their faces pressed together.
Nov 9, 2009 · Alexander III was born in Pella, Macedonia, in 356 B.C. to King Philip II and Queen Olympias—although legend had it his father was none other than Zeus, the ruler of the Greek gods.
In Norse mythology, Odin is the chief of the gods and the ruler of Asgard. He is also known as the Allfather, as he is the father of many other gods and goddesses. Odin is not only the god of war and death, but also the god of wisdom, poetry, and magic. He embodies the qualities of a sage, a warrior, and a poet.
God of War. (franchise) God of War is an action-adventure game franchise created by David Jaffe and developed by Sony 's Santa Monica Studio. It began in 2005 on the PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game console and has become a flagship series for PlayStation, consisting of nine installments across multiple platforms.
On July 15, 1240, Alexander smashed the Swedes on the banks of the Neva. In the aftermath of his decisive victory over the Swedes, Alexander received the sobriquet Nevsky, meaning “of Neva.”. Alexander’s rise in popularity among the people of Novgorod and his increased authority following the Battle of the Neva produced strained relations ...
The army of Suzdal attacks Novgorod and strikes the icon of the Virgin and Child with an arrow (detail), icon with the Battle of Novgorod and Suzdal (photo: byzantologist, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) The Novgorodians affixed the icon of the Virgin and Child to the walls of their city as a protection against the army of Suzdal.
