Alexander Nevsky
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Alexander Yaroslavich Nevsky was Prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir.
Portrait in the Tsarsky titulyarnik, 1672
Execution of Vots and Chuds by Alexander Nevsky in Koporye, during the 1240–1241 Votia campaign (16th-century miniature)
1922 opening of Nevsky's relics
Battle on the Ice
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The Battle on the Ice, also known as the Battle of Lake Peipus, took place on 5 April 1242. It was fought on the frozen Lake Peipus when the united forces of the Republic of Novgorod and Vladimir-Suzd
Depiction of the battle in the late 16th century illuminated manuscript Life of Alexander Nevsky
Summer view of Lake Peipus from the Estonian shore
1985 mosaic of the battle in a Saint Petersburg metro station
1992 Russian postage stamp commemorating the 750th anniversary of the Battle on the Ice