Principality of Moscow
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The Principality of Moscow or Grand Duchy of Moscow, also known simply as Muscovy, was a principality of the Late Middle Ages centered on Moscow. It eventually evolved into the Tsardom of Russia in the early modern period. The princes of Moscow were descendants of the first prince Daniel, referred to in modern historiography as the Daniilovichi, a branch of the Rurikids.
The seal of Simeon the Proud (1340s), reads: "The seal of the Grand Duke Simeon of all Rus'".
The Moscow Kremlin under Prince Ivan Kalita in the early 14th century, depicted by 19th century painter Apollinary Vasnetsov.
Dmitry Donskoi in the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo, painting by Adolphe Yvon, 1849
Andrei Rublev's famous icon of the Trinity
Rurikids
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The Rurik dynasty, also known as the Rurikid or Riurikid dynasty, as well as simply Rurikids or Riurikids, was a noble lineage allegedly founded by the Varangian prince Rurik, who, according to tradition, established himself at Novgorod in the year 862. The Rurikids were the ruling dynasty of Kievan Rus' and its principalities following its disintegration.
Millennium of Russia monument in Novgorod with Rurik (centre), Vladimir the Great (left), Dmitry Donskoy (right)
Monument to Prince Volodymyr on Volodymyrska Hill in Kyiv
Coat of arms of the families of Monastyrev stock is composed of Smolensk and Belozersk emblems.
Coat of arms of the Gorchakov family