Igor Poluektov
Historical discoveries

Here are collected knowledge about events from the history of Ukraine that were previously unknown.

Cities and places, Memories of Ukraine

1018

Ukrainian lands in the Chronicle of Thietmar of Merseburg in the year 1018.

Ukrainian lands in the Chronicle of Thietmar of Merseburg in the year 1018.

Cities and places, Memories of Ukraine

1474

The memoirs of the Italian diplomat and traveler Ambrogio Contarini about Ukrainian lands in 1474.

The memoirs of the Italian diplomat and traveler Ambrogio Contarini about Ukrainian lands in 1474.

Culture and landmarks, Personalities

1483

The original of the first printed book by the Ukrainian, Yuriy Mykhaylovych Kotermak (Drohobych)

The original of the first printed book by the Ukrainian, Yuriy Mykhaylovych Kotermak (Drohobych)

Cossacks, Culture and landmarks

XVI-XVII centuries

How Cossacks Served as Benefactors and Essentially Preserved the Cherished Old Kyiv for Us

How Cossacks Served as Benefactors and Essentially Preserved the Cherished Old Kyiv for Us

Cossacks, Heroes about Heroes, Our victories

1514

About the ruler of Rus who defeated the Muscovites in 1514

About the ruler of Rus who defeated the Muscovites in 1514

Personalities

since 1526

Stanislav Orichovsky (Roksolan), the most controversial of Ukrainian philosophers of the 16th century and a ‘humanist of the Renaissance era,’ conquers Europe with his rebellious views.

Stanislav Orichovsky (Roksolan), the most controversial of Ukrainian philosophers of the 16th century and a ‘humanist of the Renaissance era,’ conquers Europe with his rebellious views.

Cities and places, Memories of Ukraine

1571-1575

Description of Ukrainian lands in the years 1571-1575 by the French historian Thevet André.

Description of Ukrainian lands in the years 1571-1575 by the French historian Thevet André.

Cities and places, Culture and landmarks

1576

Ostroh. Founded in 1576, Ostroh Academy was the first institution in Eastern Europe. Similar institutions were not even dreamed of in Muscovy at the time.

Ostroh. Founded in 1576, Ostroh Academy was the first institution in Eastern Europe. Similar institutions were not even dreamed of in Muscovy at the time.

Cossacks, Our victories, Personalities

1577

The Cossacks conquered the Principality of Moldavia and, together with Ivan Pidkova, led the state in the 16th century.

The Cossacks conquered the Principality of Moldavia and, together with Ivan Pidkova, led the state in the 16th century.

Cities and places, Memories of Ukraine

1584

Kyiv 436 years ago. Travel notes of Martin Gruneweg (Marcin Gruneweg, German, 1562-1606).

Kyiv 436 years ago. Travel notes of Martin Gruneweg (Marcin Gruneweg, German, 1562-1606).

Cossacks, Personalities

1600s – 1900s

The History of Cossack Families: Ukraine in its Essence. The Genealogy of the Lyzogub Family

The History of Cossack Families: Ukraine in its Essence. The Genealogy of the Lyzogub Family

Cities and places, Memories of Ukraine

1603-1604

Observations about the Black Sea region (1603-1604) by the Englishman and American hero John Smith.

Observations about the Black Sea region (1603-1604) by the Englishman and American hero John Smith.

Cossacks, Heroes about Heroes, Our victories

1604–1618

How the Cossacks Ruled Moscow (Events of 1604-1618)

How the Cossacks Ruled Moscow (Events of 1604-1618)

Ancient maps

1613

The name ‘Ukraine’ (Vkraina) on a European map in the year 1613.

The name ‘Ukraine’ (Vkraina) on a European map in the year 1613.

Cossacks, Heroes about Heroes, Our victories

1621

How Cossacks saved Europe twice in 1621 at Khotyn

How Cossacks saved Europe twice in 1621 at Khotyn

Culture and landmarks

1625

An example of the Ukrainian language from the late 16th to early 17th centuries is recorded in a source from 1625.

An example of the Ukrainian language from the late 16th to early 17th centuries is recorded in a source from 1625.

Cossacks, Personalities

1628

The story of the feat of the Cossack Mark Yakimovsky has its monument in Italy

The story of the feat of the Cossack Mark Yakimovsky has its monument in Italy

Cossacks, Heroes about Heroes, Our victories

1636

The story of how the Cossacks emerged victorious over the Musketeers

The story of how the Cossacks emerged victorious over the Musketeers

Ancient maps

1638-1639

Ukrainian Geographic Map (Tabula Geographica Ukrainska) 1638-1639.

Ukrainian Geographic Map (Tabula Geographica Ukrainska) 1638-1639.

Ancient maps

1652

Ukraine on the map of 1652, labeled as “Ukraina”

Ukraine on the map of 1652, labeled as “Ukraina”