3rd quarter 2025
New on the history of Pobozhye
I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «"Bratslav headman" Derslaw Wlostowski (1436)» of the section «Pobozhye at 12 – 1 half 15th century».
There are no indications that Derslaw Wlostowski gave any orders for Bratslav or even visited it.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 187 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 187 (Sep 18 – 24, 2025)».
On September 21, the Ukrainian intelligence destroyed two Russian Be-12 Chaika amphibious aircraft in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians).
New about Chernihiv
I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Denys Khrustalev (2008)» of the section «Historiography».
The destruction of the four principalities of southern Rus’ is, from D. Kh.’s point of view, no destruction of the internal political structure and social system of ancient Rus’.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Zholvazh» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
Documentary sources know only Zholvazh volost (parish) and do not know any Zholvazh settlement; and the lists of names are known only to Zholvazh settlement and do not know any Zholvazh volost.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 186 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 186 (Sep 11 – 17, 2025)».
SBU drones attacked the Russian port of Primorsk and a number of Russian oil pumping stations, source.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «Glynski, but not princes».
Glynski are peasants. Glynski are burghers. Glynski are noblemen. Noble Glynski from the Kobryn district. Polish nobles Glynski.
New on the history of Pobozhye
I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «Affidavit Prince Fedko of Nesvizh (1434)» of the section «Pobozhye at 12 – 1 half 15th century».
I think all of Fedko’s possessions, including the Zbarazh volost, were confiscated in favor of the Grand Duke for treason, and then history moved on without Fedko.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 185 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 185 (Sep 4 – 10, 2025)».
Poland recognized the act of aggression and reported the shooting down of several UAVs.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «11. "Toropets-Jerusalem" group (No. 227 – 284)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
Perhaps this group was based on two documents of the 1st half 15th century – one described the north-eastern section of the border of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
New about Klym Polishchuk
I finish publishing the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the subsection "Klima-Polishchuk-like" of the "Appendices" section.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 184 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 184 (Aug 28 – Sep 3, 2025)».
The Ukrainian flag was raised in the village of Novoekonomichne in the Donetsk region.
New about Chernihiv
I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Volodymyr Bodrukhyn (2002)» of the section «Historiography».
As a result of the compilation, the book arbitrarily mixes old "partitional", newer "feudal" and modern "national" terminology.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Khotin» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
One can either assume that the name of the parish was formed directly from the name of the person; or look at the village of Khodyne in the Glukhiv district.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 183 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 183 (Aug 21 – 27, 2025)».
Massive drone attack: Novoshakhtinsky refinery was on fire in the Rostov region.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «Pseudo-Glynski».
The village Glinkovo. Prince Ivan Dmytrovych Glynsky. 1659 Mention of the Glynski family. Princes Dovmont.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «10. "Lithuanian" group (No. 181 – 226)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
In general, the "Lithuanian" group of SRG records (182 – 226) shows high quality: out of 45 records, only 4 could not be interpreted.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 182 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 182 (Aug 14 – 20, 2025)».
«Azov» announced the clearing of six villages near Dobropillya from Russians.
New about Klym Polishchuk
I continue to publish the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the subsection "Wikipedia [2023]" of the "Appendices" section.
In 1924, Klym Polishchuk and his wife returned to the Ukrainian SSR, which at that time was already part of the USSR.
New about Chernihiv
I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Aleksandr Maiorov (2001 – 2021)» of the section «Historiography».
Unfortunately, by using C. de Bridia, who in terms of fiction surpasses Tatishchev and Zotov combined, A. M. showed that pre-scientific historiography continues to beckon him.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 181 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 181 (Aug 7 – 13, 2025)».
GUR drones attacked Russia’s only helium production plant for rockets in Orenburg: a series of explosions erupted.
New on the history of Pobozhye
I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «Pobozhye in 1430 – 1447» of the section «Pobozhye at 12 – 1 half 15th century».
Kamianets Revolution of 1430. Grants of 1430-40s in Podillja. Lutsk Truce of 1431. List of Svytrygaylo’s towns of 1432. Mention of Karavul in 1447.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Byryn» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
Olena Rusyna (1996). Victor Gagin (2013). Evgeny Osadchiy (2020, 2023). Dmytro Chursin (2021, 2023). Additional mentions of Byryn. What is Byryn? Byryn in jarlyks.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 180 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 180 (July 31 – Aug 6, 2025)».
Five planes in Saki – a devastating blow was dealt to Russian aviation in temporarily occupied Crimea.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «Schematic map of the Glynski princes’ actions».
It can be seen from the map that the places of activity of the Glynsky princes do not enter the territory where there are villages with the name Glynsk / Glynske.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «9. "Chaotic" group (No. 177 – 180)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
This small group of 4 records shows very low quality: two undisputed objects and two completely unknown.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 179 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 179 (July 24 – 30, 2025)».
Tambov gunpowder plant under attack, fire breaks out: new details of drone attack on Russia. Photos and video.
New about Klym Polishchuk
I continue to publish the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the subsection "Shevchenko Encyclopedia [2015]" of the "Appendices" section.
In the novel "Otaman Zeleny" (1922), the main character is Danylo Terpylo (later Ataman Zeleny), an inquisitive peasant, inclined to self-education, often quoting his favorite book – "Kobzar".
New about Chernihiv
I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «Serhii Pavlenko (1996)» of the section «Historiography».
I was not too lazy to write out the most revealing nonsense from S. Pavlenko’s book, written according to the Koza-Dereza method: "Ran across the bridge – grabbed a maple leaf."
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 178 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 178 (July 17 – 23, 2025)».
Drones hit Russia, Kamenolomny railway junction in Rostov region of Russia is on fire.
New on the history of Pobozhye
I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «The era of Vytautas (1418 – 1430)» of the section «Pobozhye at 12 – 1 half 15th century».
Granting Vytautas in Podillja. Zosima’s journey in 1419. Vytautas’ journey in 1424. Vytautas’s journey in 1427.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Khotmyshl» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
Mentions of Khotmyzk in the 14th – 16th cent. relate to a tract, not settlement. We have no traces of its inhabitation at this time.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 177 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 177 (July 10 – 16, 2025)».
Drones attacked Tula and the Moscow region: a design bureau and a UAV development company were targeted.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the section «Border commission of 1638».
And on the basis of these falsed letters, which appeared a century and a half after the "events" themselves, they claim that Glynsk on Vorskla was the same one that was built by Mansur-Kijat.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «8. "Volyn-Halych" group (No. 138 – 176)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
In general, the "Volyn-Halych" group is characterized by a high quality of records – out of 39 objects, 30 are localized without any problems.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 176 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 176 (July 3 – 9, 2025)».
Ukrainian Defense forces, using naval drones and attack aircraft, destroyed 3 enemy radar stations in Crimea (temporarily occupied by russians). VIDEO.
New about Klym Polishchuk
I continue to publish the work "Klym Polishchuk – the poet of despair" (2023). Today – the subsection "Sandarmokh List" of the "Appendices" section.
Served his sentence in: Sevlag (village of Kamyanka, Northern Territory); Karlag; Solovki (worked as a guard in a warehouse).
New about Chernihiv
I continue publishing the monograph «Chernihiv and the Tatars: 1198-1278» (2022). Today – subsection «John Fennell (1983 – 1987)» of the section «Historiography».
In general, it must be recognized that J. Fennell’s book was, for its time, a very good, balanced review of the history of North-Eastern Rus’ in the 13th century.
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 175 – additional links».
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I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 175 (June 26 – July 2, 2025)».
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the successful destruction of an ammunition depot in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation.
New on the history of Pobozhye
I continue publishing the work «Essays on the history of Pobozhye until the end of the 15th century» (2025). Today – the subsection «The era of Jagiello (1395 – 1413)» of the section «Pobozhye at 12 – 1 half 15th century».
Grant for the Spytko of Melsztyn in 1395. Švitrigaila’s charter for Kozliv. Granting of Jagiello in Podillja. Jagiello’s journey in 1411.