Map of Russia showing where the Razumovsky arms are recorded
The Razumovsky arms were recorded in Russia, c. 1784.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Moscow.
Moscow held the Russian court, and rank there came from service rather than land. Families who served the Tsar were entered in the registers of nobility, and that entry is where their arms are recorded.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Russia in this period.
Catherine II of Russia
Sovereign of the period
Catherine II of Russia
1762–1796
Reigning in Russia when the Razumovsky arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Russia
Russian heraldry was strictly tied to the nobility and the state service system. Families proved their ancient status or earned new rank to receive an official grant from the Tsar. These symbols were then inherited by all legitimate children of the noble line. If a family lacked proof of their status, they were often excluded from the official records entirely.
Granting authority
The Herald Master's Office acted as the central state body that strictly regulated and verified all noble heraldic symbols.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal state grant or by proving their noble status to the government authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms were officially recorded in the General Armorial of the Noble Families of the Russian Empire starting in 1797.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Russia.
Origin & History of the Razumovsky Family in Russia
The family name Razumovsky originates from the Russian word *razum*, which translates to reason or intellect. This name was famously adopted by the family of Alexei Rozum, a simple Ukrainian Cossack who rose to great prominence in the eighteenth century. By the time the family was firmly established in Moscow in 1784, they had transformed from humble provincial roots into one of the most powerful and influential noble houses in the Russian Empire. They became well known for their immense wealth, their lavish patronage of the arts, and their deep involvement in imperial politics. The family played a central role in the social life of Moscow, often hosting grand events that defined the culture of the Russian aristocracy during that era. Through their rapid social climb and political successes, the Razumovskys secured a lasting place in the history of the Russian nobility.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
razum
The Slavic word for reason, intellect, or understanding.
This name
RazumovskyRefers to a person of intelligence, wisdom, or a clever individual.
also spelled
Rasumowsky
Rasumofski
Razumofsky
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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