Outstanding Historical Characters of Ukraine
At all times in any country there are great people who influence geopolitics, change the course of history and sometimes they do not need to be kings for this. Occasionally these are invisible courtiers or tender wives of powerful rulers, but they were able to create or destroy entire empires and change the destinies of entire generations. Who are the outstanding historical characters of Ukraine?
Articles of the Theme
Ukrainian Women Who Changed the History: Roksolana
Hurrem Sultan, also known under the name Roksolana, was the wife of famous Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent. She became the first woman in the history of the East who shared the right of ruling the Empire with her husband....
Ukrainian Women Who Changed the History: Anna Yaroslavna
Anna Yaroslavna (Anne of Kiev) serves as a reminder of the importance of cross-cultural communication and cooperation in shaping the course of history. Daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise, was Queen of France after marrying King Henry I. Her diplomatic efforts promoted cultural and political ties between France and Kievan Rus', leading to future alliances and trade agreements. Anna is celebrated as a symbol of cultural heritage shared between Ukraine and Europe....
Ukrainian Women Who Changed the History: Princess Olga
She was the eminent Kyiv princess, the first Christian governess of Kyiv Rus and the first Ukrainian canonized saint. Some consider the princess Olga as a one of the cruelest and the most imperious rulers, while others think of her as a perfect mother, faithful wife and the wisest woman in Kyiv Rus history. So, what do we know about this princess who was respected by all men and who gained the throne of ancient Kyiv Rus?...