1st quarter 2026
Chronicle of our struggle – 432
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 216 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 431
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 216 (Apr 9 – 15, 2026)».
Oil depots, a number of other logistics facilities, and the positional area of the Bastion coastal missile complex were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of August – December 1512" of the section "Sources".
Prince Konstantin Ostrozhsky reports that 12,000 Tatars are near Loyova Gora, and if they do not go to Muscovy, they will attack Lithuania.
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 section «Pobozhye at the 2nd half 15th century».
Bratslav in the 2nd half 15th century. Grants in 1448. Paper "castle" in Olchedajiv (1452). Grant to Jeremiah Shashko (1459). Bratslav governor in 1489.
Chronicle of our struggle – 430
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 215 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 429
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 215 (Apr 2 – 8, 2026)».
The Sheskharis oil terminal and the enemy Be-12 amphibious aircraft were hit – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «Probability classes» of the section «General observations».
It is impossible to talk about the validity / invalidity of the SRG as a whole, instead, it is worth looking at the validity of groups of records.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Donets» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
When compiling the list, writing and reading jarlyks, an illusory clarity came and this little-known Donets was overshadowed by the much better-known Seversky Donets.
Chronicle of our struggle – 428
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 214 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 427
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 214 (Mar 26 – Apr 1, 2026)».
Defeat of Russian enterprises: a Flamingo missile hit Promsintez in Chapayevsk, drones attacked the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of July 1512" of the section "Sources".
Let your grace know that our people in Lithuania last month, with God’s help, defeated a thousand Tatars, among whom they killed the grandson of Emperor Alb-Kirei-Sultan.
New about the heritage of Ukraine
I continue to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of heritage of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Criminalization or decriminalization?" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"
Who should be punished for the destruction of the monument now, when responsibility is spread across many? Of course, not the customer, whom the police are afraid of (or live in good terms with – the result is the same).
Chronicle of our struggle – 426
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 213 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 425
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 213 (Mar 19 – 25, 2026)».
Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter with an FPV drone – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «20. "Pskov" group (No. 433 – 442)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
Out of 10 objects of the "Pskov" group, 8 (80 %) are localized without problems, which speaks of the high quality and competence of this fragment of the SRG.
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 «Tatars and the colonization of Pobozhye» of the section «Controversial issues of historical geography 1st half of the 15th century».
Possession of the Golden Horde. Tribute to the Tatars. Tatars in the war for Podillja. Expansion into the void.
Chronicle of our struggle – 424
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 212 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 423
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 212 (Mar 12 – 18, 2026)».
The Russians complained about a massive attack by unknown drones: Moscow was under attacks all evening.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of June 1512" of the section "Sources".
And this year in April, more than 20,000 Tatars attacked our possessions earlier than usual. With God’s help, we defeated them with a hastily assembled army.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Mylolyub[l]» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
There are no source data to find out what Mylolyub[l] was and its localization – except that it can be assumed that this name referred to the territory to the southeast of GDL.
Chronicle of our struggle – 422
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 211 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 421
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 211 (Mar 5 – 11, 2026)».
Zelensky: Ukraine has received a request from the US for support in protecting against "shaheeds" in the Middle East.
New about princes Glynski
I finish publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the subsection «The true story of the Glynski princes» of the section «Appendices».
Our family is so ancient that no more ancient family can be found in the whole world.
New about the heritage of Ukraine
I continue to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of heritage of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Monuments and laws" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"
Laws determine that protecting monuments is good and destroying them is bad. That is, they determine the ethical position of the legislator (the state) on this issue.
Chronicle of our struggle – 420
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 210 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 419
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 210 (Feb 26 – Mar 4, 2026)».
The center of long-distance space communications, a number of air defense facilities, and enemy manpower were hit – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «19. "Novgorod" group (No. 400 – 432)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
In general, the "Novgorod" group of 33 objects shows high quality and competence: 25 objects (76 %) are localized quite confidently.
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 «Sokilets» of the section «Controversial issues of historical geography 1st half of the 15th century».
Toponyms with the root Sokil in Vinnytsia region. Source information about Sokilets. Later mentions of Sokilets. Archaeology. Old shortcomings and new flaws.
Chronicle of our struggle – 418
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 209 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 417
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 209 (Feb 19 – 25, 2026)».
"Today marks exactly four years since Putin took Kyiv in three days": Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war. Video.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of May 1512" of the section "Sources".
After the joyful news of the victory, we were informed that the Tatars were nearby in the steppes. Therefore, we write to our military leaders to have faithful and diligent scouts.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Oskol» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
The name Oskol in the labels refers to the river, not the settlement or parish.
Chronicle of our struggle – 416
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 208 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 415
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 208 (Feb 12 – 18, 2026)».
The largest advance in two and a half years: Ukraine liberated more than 200 sq. km — AFP.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the subsection «Governors in some cities in Great Duchy of Lithuania» of the section «Appendices».
Governors in Brest. Governors in Bilsk. Governors in Lida.
New about the heritage of Ukraine
I continue to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of heritage of Ukraine". Today – the subsection "Everything is wrong" of the section "What is wrong with our heritage?"
What are "heritage"? What is a heritage and what is not a heritage? Why protect heritage? Who should protect them? From whom to protect them?
Chronicle of our struggle – 414
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 207 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 413
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 207 (Feb 5 – 11, 2026)».
About 6,000 drones destroyed: The General Staff confirmed the strike on the UAV warehouse in Rostov.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «18. "Vereya" group (No. 393 – 399)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
The small "Vereya" group shows quite decent quality: out of 7 of its objects, 6 (86 %) are localized quite confidently.
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 «Karavul» of the section «Controversial issues of historical geography 1st half of the 15th century».
Etymology. The name Karavul in the 1st half of the 15th century. Revision of the Bratslav Castle in 1545. Documents of Grygorij Chechel 1580 – 1581.
Chronicle of our struggle – 412
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 206 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 411
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 206 (Jan 29 – Feb 4, 2026)».
A sign of an "energy truce" is massive attacks by Muscovites on energy facilities in Ukraine. US President Justifies Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Cities.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Andrzej Kricki (1512)" of the section "Sources".
Customs of the Scythians. The fight against the Tatars. The Tatar attack of 1512. The Poles leave Lviv. The pursuit of the enemy. The battle. The release of prisoners. The celebration of the victory. Praise to King Sigismund.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Nemyr» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
The currently available data are really not enough to clearly distinguish the Nemyr Volost from the Losychy Volost.
Chronicle of our struggle – 410
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 205 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 409
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 205 (Jan 22 – 28, 2026)».
Zelensky: Russia’s war against Ukraine is the consequences of the indifference of key world powers.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the subsection «Titles of some nobles in Great Duchy of Lithuania» of the section «Appendices».
Bishop Vojtech (Albert). Andriy Oleksandrovich Drozhdzha. Yan Yuriyovych Zaberezynsky. Yuri Ivanovich Illinych. Stanislav Yanovych Kezgailo.
New about the heritage of Ukraine
I am starting to publish my work "Materials for the Catalog of the heritage of Ukraine". Today – "Preface".
At the beginning. Catalog. Cameras. Photographic materials. Digitization. Additional processing. Description. Online publication.
Chronicle of our struggle – 408
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 204 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 407
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 204 (Jan 15 – 21, 2026)».
The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit five Russian air defense systems and an air defense radar in the occupied territories. "Magyar" showed a video of the strikes.
New about "List of Rus’ towns"
I continue publishing my work «"List of Rus’ towns": clear and unclear» (2024). Today – subsection «17. "Odoev" group (No. 389 – 392)» of the section «Known and unknown names».
A small, but quite expressive "Odoev" group consists of two indisputable objects and two doublings.
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 «Mayak» of the section «Controversial issues of historical geography 1st half of the 15th century».
Etymology. Geographical names Mayak. Mayaky on the lower Dniester. Description by Evliya Çelebi (1650s). Archaeological data. Modern Mayak studies.
Chronicle of our struggle – 406
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 203 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 405
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 203 (Jan 8 – 14, 2026)».
Drilling rigs in the Caspian Sea and a russian air defense unit were hit.
New about battle of Vyshnivets 1512
I continue publishing the work "Battle of Vyshnivets (1512)" (2025). Today – subsection "Correspondence of April 1512" of the section "Sources".
Now, to our great misfortune, we see what benefits this unlimited freedom brings to the kingdom. We foresaw and spoke of this evil long before, but we were not believed.
New about Crimean jarlyks
I continue publishing my work «Geography of Crimean jarlyks of the 15th and 16th centuries» (2024). Today – the subsection «Tushin» of the section «Little-known geographical names».
The name Tashan was unknown to the translators of the Crimean jarlyks, and therefore we do not have this name in any version of the translation.
Chronicle of our struggle – 404
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 202 – additional links».
Chronicle of our struggle – 403
I continue publishing the collection of news «Chronicle of our struggle: Ukraine against Russian aggression». Today – «Week 202 (Jan 1 – 7, 2026)».
Strikes on the Russian Federation – drones attacked Tver, Sterlitamak, and one of the factories in Penza.
New about princes Glynski
I continue publishing my work «Princes Glynski» (2023). Today – the subsection «The position of Ivan and Vasyl Glynsky in the Council of the Great Duchy of Lithuania» of the section «Appendices».
Annual report 2025
Annual report of the N.I.Zharkikh’s website for the 2025 year – 1.2 million(s) visitors.