Studying history of Zolotorevka fortified settlement

The article contains the historiographical analysis of studying of the archaeological complex Zolotarevka fortified settlement, an unique source of information about medieval civilizations. The studying of the materials of this settlement allowed to fill the gaps in our knowledge about economic, political, and cultural relations between Ancient Russia and Volga Bulgaria. In addition, this settlement was subjected to the invasion of the Mongols in Eastern Europe, which led to disastrous consequences. A large number of tools, craft products, and weapons allow to trace the evolution of material culture from the 8th to the 13th century. That’s why Zolotarevka fortified settlement may be considered as a significant monument of the medieval history of Eastern Europe.