Nevsky, Alexander

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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.

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