Что на Руси считалось городом. Герман Артамонов и Вадим Долгов // Фонд СветославЪ

What made a city a city in Ancient Rus'? Trade? Crafts? Wealth? Or something else entirely? In this episode, historian Vadim Dolgov offers a look at pre-Mongol Rus' without the usual academic framework. ❓Why were Ancient Rus' cities primarily fortified centers? ❓Were there strict class boundaries in Rus'? ❓Could a commoner become a warrior? ❓And was Ancient Rus' society truly feudal? The discussion explores the origins of Russian cities, the role of Kyiv and Novgorod, the cultural unity of Rus', the formation of the Ancient Rus' language, the characteristics of princely power, and the structure of society. This conversation helps us see Ancient Rus' not through modern stereotypes, but through the eyes of its contemporaries. Timecodes for your convenience: 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Theories of Urban Emergence 5:45 Critique of Marxist Theory 9:15 Crafts in Ancient Rus' 12:00 Criteria of Ancient Russian Cities 13:45 Political Centers. Cultural Unification 16:00 The Social Structure of Novgorod 18:20 Choosing a Place of Residence 20:45 Social Mobility 24:00 Conclusion #Svetoslav #video #Artamonov #Dolgov