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May 13, 1221
birthday
Alexander Nevsky was born on may 13, 1221. His father Yaroslav Vsevolodovich. His mother Theodosia Mstislavovna -
1234
Battle Movie
It happened when Alexander was only 13 years old. To protect the Russian lands, Prince Yaroslav calls on the people to stand with him in defense of the Motherland. Watching the course of the battle, the young Alexander along with adults fighting with enemies, while analyzing the behavior of troops and defense tactics. The Novgorodians win, which went down in history under the name "the Battle on Movie. Alexander in this fight learned and the tactics of the battle of Movie used later many times. -
Jul 14, 1240
battle of the Neva
Morning attack Novgorod was a complete surprise to the Swedes. Novgorod Bear managed to unnoticed approach the tent, where sat the command, and sawed leg. The tent fell with the generals, which caused the Swedes even more panic. -
Apr 5, 1242
Battle of lake Peipus - Ice battle
The battle of the ice is one of the most famous battles in Russian history. it was attended by the troops of the Novgorod Republic, which was headed by Alexander Nevsky, on the other hand he was opposed by the troops of the German crusaders, mainly representatives of the Livonian Order. If Nevsky had lost this battle, the history of Russia could have gone a completely different way, but the Prince of Novgorod was able to win. Now let's look at this page of Russian history in more detail. -
1248
label on Kiev and all Russian land
In 1248 Prince Alexander Nevsky received a label on Kiev and all Russian land -
Nov 14, 1263
death
The death of Alexander Nevsky occurred on the road from the Horde to Vladimir. During the long journey, he fell ill and died at the age of about 42. -
1547
Сanonized by the Russian Orthodox Church
In 1547 Alexander Nevsky was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church
