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A detailed map of Russia featuring a circular plan of Moscow, an inset view of Arkhangelsk, and illustrations of traditional Russian dress. The map highlights river systems and regional boundaries.
A. Kremlin, the Emperor's Palace.
B. Kitaia gorod Central city, the middle city.
C. Tsar gorod, the Imperial city.
D. Skoro-dum, the outer city.
E. Strelletska sloboda, that is, the Suburb of the Soldiers.
The Russians call this city or village, situated at the mouth of the Dvina, "Archangelsckagorod" because it is near the Monastery of the Archangel Michael.
Dedicated to the Tsars Fedore Borisso-wits, and the Great Lord, Tsar, and Grand Duke Michael Foedorowits, Autocrat of all the Russias, Tsar of Kazan, Tsar of Astrakhan, Tsar of Siberia, Lord of Pskov, Grand Duke of Smolensk, Tver, Yugra, Perm, Vyatka, Bulgaria, etc. Also Lord and Grand Duke of Lower Novgorod, etc. Lord of the regions of Iberia, Karsalinia, and Georgia, Tsar.
North Sea, Denmark, Sweden, Lappia, Karelia, Livonia, Poland, Lithuania, Podolia, Volhynia, Severia, Crimea or Tartary, Mordwa, Petigori, Astrakhan, Siberia, Yugra, Obdora