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2 unusual facts about Godunov


Dorogobuzh

The Boldin Monastery, dating from the 15th century, was renovated by the Godunov family in the late 16th century.

Godunov's theorem

Professor Sergei K. Godunov originally proved the theorem as a Ph.D. student at Moscow State University.


Bogdan Belsky

He failed, however, and soon began his anti-Godunov campaign seemingly in favor of Simeon Bekbulatovich.

Feodor I of Russia

Elizabeth I sent a new ambassador, Giles Fletcher, the Elder, to demand Boris Godunov to convince the tsar to reconsider.

House of Romanov

As a former leader of the anti-Godunov party and cousin of the last legitimate Tsar, Filaret Romanov's recognition was sought by several impostors who attempted to claim the Rurik legacy and throne during the Time of Troubles.

Irina of Russia

Irina Godunova, tsarina of tsar Fyodor I Ivanovich and sister of tsar Boris Godunov

Martti Talvela

He can be seen performing as Boris Godunov, as Sarastro, as Osmin, and as Don Fernando, and in the CBS special Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna, released on DVD as Bernstein on Beethoven: A Celebration in Vienna.

Meno Fortas

In 2005, two operas were produced called the Children of Rosenthal by Leonid Desyatnikov at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and Boris Godunov at the Teatro Comunale in Florence.


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