- CountryRussia
- Town:Pskov
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Year of creation:1993
- Rider(s):Nevsky, Alexander
(1220–1263), Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir, is regarded as a key figure of medieval Rus. Alexander rose to legendary status on account of his military victories over the German and Swedish invaders while accepting to pay tribute to the powerful Mongol Golden Horde.
Prince Alexander Yaroslavowich Nevsky was commander-in-chief of the Novgorodian troops. He got his nickname Nevsky for his victory over the Swedes on the Neva River in 1240. In 1242 the united Russian troops came up Pskov, liberated the town and moved to the principalities occupied by the knights. A decisive battle took place on the 5 th of April 1242 on the ice of Chudskoye Lake. The troops of the knights having been wedge-shaped broke through the Russian regiments but were surrounded and beaten.
- Sculptor(s):Koslovsky, Ivan
(1887 – 1940) was a Soviet sculptor.
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Photo by MaPhoto
The history of Pskov counts many sieges and raids. But it was conquered only once – by the Livonian knights in 1240.
In 1240 Year the Livonian knights intruded in Pskovian Land. Izborsk was captured. Then the enemies besieged Pskov. Historical records tell to us Posadnik Tverdila “had secret talks with Germans” and after that he let the German knights’ detachment enter the town. Pskov was invaded by the Germans.
