In the news1635
Destruction of Kodak Fortress
In 1635, Cossacks led by Ivan Sulyma captured and destroyed the Kodak fortress, which had been built to restrict their movements.
Yabluniv, 3 Apr 1634 – Lviv, 2 Apr 1702
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3 Apr 1634
Born in Yabluniv
1660
A daughter is born
1664–1692
Russian voivode
1676–1682
Field crown hetman
1682–1702
Great Hetman of the Crown
1692–1702
Castellan of Kraków
2 Apr 1702
Dies in Lviv, aged 67
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In the news1635
In 1635, Cossacks led by Ivan Sulyma captured and destroyed the Kodak fortress, which had been built to restrict their movements.
At the table
Homemade alcoholic drinks and medicine
People brewed their own beer, mead, and vodka at home, though strict laws in some contexts could punish unauthorized drinking with death. Vodka, specifically when infused with herbs, was often valued as a medicinal remedy rather than a recreational beverage.
What people wore
Hair styling and head coverings
Girls accessorized their hair by braiding silk or wool ribbons into their hair, while married women typically covered their heads with a specialized cap called an ochipok. For festive events, girls might decorate their braids with live or artificial flowers and colorful ribbons.
Getting around
Daily Travel Speeds and Stopovers
Travelers typically aimed to cover about 30 versts per day using wagons. For example, a 70-verst journey between Uman and Stavisht required a full day and night, including a mandatory stopover.
What it cost
Cost of livestock
In the first half of the 17th century, a goose cost 4 to 5 groszy, while a good cow was valued at 10 zlotys (300 groszy).
Music
Introduction of Polyphonic Church Singing
While the church traditionally used only the human voice, polyphonic singing with multiple voice parts was introduced into Eastern-rite churches during this period under Polish influence.
Daily life
Living in smoky, tax-avoiding huts
Many poor peasants lived in smoke-filled huts without chimneys to avoid paying a tax on smoke. To light their homes, they used a small wooden torch called a luchnyk or svitoch, which provided light and created a draft.