Nevsky Collection (#2)

WORLD WAR I: PETROGRAD. Scores of people were killed and wounded when shots were fired from the roof of a library during the Leninist uprising in the Nevsky Prospect, Petrograd (St)

ALEXANDER NEVSKY (c1220-1263). Russian hero. Wood panel, Russian, 1395

Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia
View of the Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra), St Petersburg, Russia. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1710 at the eastern end of the Nevski Prospekt to house the relics of Alexander Nevsky

Russia, St Petersburg
St Petersburg, Russia - Nevski Prospekt Date: circa 1901

Kazan Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia
View of Kazan Cathedral on Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, Russia. This Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, a 16th century icon of the Virgin Mary

Petrograd, The Nicholas Bridge 12 October 1920

LAVERETSKY, Nikolai (19th century)

The Nevski Prospect - Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Nevsky Prospekt (Nevsky Avenue) - Saint Petersburg, Russia Date: circa 1906

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia
Domes of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia circa 2008

Mosaic of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ as a child on the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tallinn, Estonia circa 2008

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (often referred to as The Gilt Church ) was the main Russian Orthodox cathedral in Baku, Azerbaijan from 1898

The Parapet, Baku, Azerbaijan

Russia Petersburg
Around the time of the 1905 insurrection

St Petersburg
Motor cars pass horse traffic on the fashionable Nevski Prospekt

St Petersburg C1905
Birds eye view of the Nevski Prospekt, the citys main thoroughfare

After Bombardment
Nevsky prospect after the bombardment of Leningrad

St Petersburg / Nevsky
The Nevsky Prospekt, Leningrad

Bolshevik Demo Petrograd
A Bolshevik demonstration processes along the Nevski Prospekt at Petrograd (St Petersburg as was and as will again be.)

Nevsky Prospect Regiment
Prebrazhensky Regiment march on Nevsky Prospekt (pro- revolution)

Alexander Nevsky / Helmet
The Helmet of Alexander Nevsky, Russian hero & Prince of Novogorod

Alexander I Nevsky
ALEXANDER I YAROSLAVICH, known as Alexander Nevsky, Prince of Novgorod from 1238. ruler of Vladimir from 1252 : a national hero who laid the foundations of Russia

Poland / Warsaw Nevsky
Warsaw: Church of St Alexander Nevski

St Petersburg Postcard
A busy street scene with horses and carts and pedestrians in Nevski Prospect, St Petersburg

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Nevsky: A Name That Echoes Through History From Tallinn, Estonia (formerly Revel) to Yalta, Ukraine, the name Nevsky is intertwined with tales of triumph and resilience. In the heart of Tallinn's Old Town stands the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a symbol of Russian Orthodoxy that captivates visitors with its intricate architecture. But it doesn't stop there; Nevsky Prospekt in 1917 was witness to tumultuous times during the Russian Revolution. This iconic street in St. Petersburg has seen history unfold before its very eyes. Traveling back centuries, we find ourselves immersed in a vellum depicting the Battle on the Ice from April 5th, 1242. It showcases Prince Alexander Nevsky's strategic victory against the Swedes on the Neva River—a testament to his leadership and bravery. The 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral continues to inspire awe in Tsaritsyn (Volgograd). Its grandeur pays homage to this legendary prince who defended Russia against foreign invaders. In another captivating artwork titled "Prince Alexander Nevsky begging Batu Khan for mercy, " we glimpse into an endearing plea for mercy by this noble leader during Russia's turbulent times. The anonymous artist skillfully captures both vulnerability and strength within one frame. Photographs like DDE-90035860, DDE-90035852, and DDE-90025745 transport us through time as they showcase various aspects Prospect in St. Petersburg—Russia's cultural capital pulsating with life and history at every turn. Nevsky—an illustrious name that resonates across borders and generations—embodies valorous victories, architectural marvels like cathedrals bearing his name, and moments frozen forever on vellum or captured through lenses.