Stroganov Chronicle
Encyclopedia
The Stroganov Chronicle, also known under the name "On Capturing of the Siberian Land" (Строгановская летопись, "О взятии Сибирской земли" in Russian
) is one of the earliest Siberian Chronicles
.
There is no unanimous opinion in the Russia
n scientific community with regards to the exact date of this chronicle
's compilation. It is generally considered that it was written either in 1620–1630 or 1668–1673. Some historian
s believe that parts of the Stroganov Chronicle are based on the Yesipov Chronicle
, which was written in 1636. The Stroganov Chronicle is based on annalistic
data (which didn't survive to this day) and materials of the Stroganovs' archive
s, including their correspondence with Yermak
's druzhina
. The Stroganov Chronicle tells in great detail about the events of the early stage of the annexation
of Siberia
in favor of Russia
. The Stroganovs' initiative to organize Yermak's campaign is put in the forefront in this chronicle.
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
) is one of the earliest Siberian Chronicles
Siberian Chronicles
The Siberian Chronicles are the Russian chronicles of the late 16th - 18th centuries on the history of Siberia. They include the Yesipov Chronicle, Kungur Chronicle, Remezov Chronicle, Stroganov Chronicle, and others. These chronicles represent a valuable source on the early history of the Russian...
.
There is no unanimous opinion in the Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n scientific community with regards to the exact date of this chronicle
Chronicle
Generally a chronicle is a historical account of facts and events ranged in chronological order, as in a time line. Typically, equal weight is given for historically important events and local events, the purpose being the recording of events that occurred, seen from the perspective of the...
's compilation. It is generally considered that it was written either in 1620–1630 or 1668–1673. Some historian
Historian
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s believe that parts of the Stroganov Chronicle are based on the Yesipov Chronicle
Yesipov Chronicle
The Yesipov Chronicle is one of the Siberian Chronicles, dedicated to the memory of Yermak. It was compiled in 1636 by Savva Yesipov, a podyachy of the Siberian archbishop Nectarius....
, which was written in 1636. The Stroganov Chronicle is based on annalistic
Annals
Annals are a concise form of historical representation which record events chronologically, year by year. The Oxford English Dictionary defines annals as "a narrative of events written year by year"...
data (which didn't survive to this day) and materials of the Stroganovs' archive
Archive
An archive is a collection of historical records, or the physical place they are located. Archives contain primary source documents that have accumulated over the course of an individual or organization's lifetime, and are kept to show the function of an organization...
s, including their correspondence with Yermak
Yermak Timofeyevich
Yermak Timofeyevich , Cossack leader, Russian folk hero and explorer of Siberia. His exploration of Siberia marked the beginning of the expansion of Russia towards this region and its colonization...
's druzhina
Druzhina
Druzhina, Drużyna or Družyna in the medieval history of Slavic Europe was a retinue in service of a chieftain, also called knyaz. The name is derived from the Slavic word drug with the meaning of "companion, friend". -Early Rus:...
. The Stroganov Chronicle tells in great detail about the events of the early stage of the annexation
Annexation
Annexation is the de jure incorporation of some territory into another geo-political entity . Usually, it is implied that the territory and population being annexed is the smaller, more peripheral, and weaker of the two merging entities, barring physical size...
of Siberia
Siberia
Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th...
in favor of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. The Stroganovs' initiative to organize Yermak's campaign is put in the forefront in this chronicle.