The letters written by Theodore Daphnopates, a high Byzantine dignitary, and sent to Bulgarian Tsar Symeon (r. 893–927; d. May 27, 927) on behalf of the Emperor Romanos I Lekapenos 920–944; June 29, 948) in final phase prolonged Byzantine-Bulgarian war 913–927, are well known. Daphnopates’ correspondence has encouraged, will probably continue encourage, research activity due its focus both aspec...

the first years of russian marching to transoxiana were not the climax of their authority. some of the reformist advocates tended to proceed inside the country after the defeating crimea (1854). the idea even permeated among the greater community. these groups wanted to establish liberal institutions and constitutional government as those of european countries. alexander the second, the new tsa...

The article analyses the extradition cartel conventions concluded between Tsarist Russia and Kingdom of Prussia during 1840s 1850s. first part is devoted to discussion actual conditions that affected procedures for release fugitives in Poland after failure November Uprising. second offers an in-depth analysis Russian-Prussian agreement 8/20 May 1844. Thirdly, study examines convention on exchan...

This article examines the impact that experience of 1905 Revolution had on political attitudes professional artists various creative persuasions and younger generation who were still attending art schools. It inevitably focuses a few representatives argues Realists as well more innovative like Valentin Serov World Art group became critical regime began to produce works satirizing Tsar his gover...