Фармаванне і эвалюцыя знаці Вялікага Княства Літоўскага (сярэдзіна ХІІІ ст. - першая трэць XV ст.)

ENThe detailed consideration of the formation and evolution of the nobility of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the middle of XIII – first third of XV centuries is given. In the early period of history of this state there were many different categories of nobility. In the early XIV century observed partial reception Russian terminology concerning to the some layers Lithuanian nobility. As a result of this appeared lithuanian boyars. After Kreva union 1385 as a result of Jogaila charter 1387 and Horodlo treaty 1413 and polish institutional influence began the rise of power of highest layer of lithuanian boyars and partial decline of dukes.