House of Izmaylov

Golden Horde, Principality of Chernigov, Filimonki, Moscow The House of Izmaylov is a prominent family of Russian high nobility, descended from the boyars of the Grand Duchy of Ryazan.

His descendant, Mikhail Nikitich Izmaylov, was the ambassador of Moscow Duke Vasily III to Crimea in 1520.

They were not listed in the Tsar's genealogical books, as was needed to claim offices and ranks under the Moscow peerage.

Despite struggling to establish themselves at the Moscow royal court, the Izmaylovs managed to maintain relatively high standing in the 18th century.

This family is descended from a Lithuanian Mark Demidovich who came to the Duke of Tver Ivan Michailovich in the 15th century.

Princess Evdokia Golitzine (née Izmaylova)
General Mikhail Izmaylov