On the Unknown Historical Work by Feofan Prokopovich

The article introduces a previously unknown text of the Genealogy Russian Sovereigns from collections Department Manuscripts National Library, which contains engraving program A. F. Zubov’s “Portrait Catherine I surrounded by medallions with portraits princes and tsars” 1725. It also reveals source this “Genealogy” in form historical genealogical introduction to anonymous “History Peter Great”, is presented “fifty-sixth” ruler Russia descending Rurik. process textological research has enabled establish connection between these sources “Genealogy Sovereigns” compiled Feofan Prokopovich, contained 34 signature texts for P. Pikart’s “Peter genealogy”. results study allow us attribute both discovered monuments Prokopovich. defines that one most important means legitimizing power female was likening Empress Grand Duchess Olga. As result number works Prokopovich have been identified its text. An examination lists history Library as well comparison enable substantiate hypothesis about authorship regarding compilation history.