Posts Tagged ‘nevsky’

Alexander Nevsky – Medieval King Turned Russian Propaganda Tool

Nestled deep within an obscure crevice of Russian history, the tale of Prince Alexander Nevsky and his battle against Western crusaders at first appears as a highly interesting if half-forgotten turn of events, tracing the resilience and mettle of a lesser-known Slavic kingdom located on the fringes of Europe and Asia. Yet this story, at […]

The Extraordinary Story of Alexander Nevsky, the 13th C. Prince, Russia’s Most Popular Leader Ever

Home » Culture, Europe, History » The Extraordinary Story of Alexander Nevsky, the 13th C. Prince, Russia’s Most Popular Leader Ever     “He who comes to us with the sword will die by the sword.” Nevsky laid down the standard for how Russia would conduct diplomacy. Hail and take heed, this is the tale […]

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