- Kazan Chronicle
"Kazan Chronicle" (Russian: Казанская летопись) or "Story of the Tsardom of Kazan" (Russian: История Казанского Царства) is a document written between 1560 and 1565 by a
Muscovite chronicler. The chronicler introduces himself as a Russian who was held in captivity inKazan for about 20 years untilIvan the Terrible sacked Kazan in1552 . In some sources his name is given as Ioann Glazaty (John the Big Eyes). While in captivity, the chronicler assumedIslam , which gave him substantial freedom to explore the local customs. The document deals with events from formation ofKazan Khanate in the first half of15th century until its annexion in 1552. The authenticity of events, particularly events before the date when the chronicler came to Kazan, is doubtful. The chronicle contains numerous errors, and what appears to be complete fiction, mixed with genuine historical data. The Chronicle was first published in print inSaint Petersburg in1790 .References
*О. В. Творогов. "Литература Древней Руси". Moscow, 1981 ( [http://avorhist.narod.ru/publish/tvorogov6.htm online] )
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