Zadonshchina is a Russian literary monument of the late 14th century, which tells of the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380.
Zadonshchina
The Battle of Kulikovo was fought between the forces of Mamai and Russian forces led by Grand Prince Dmitry of Moscow. The battle took place on 8 September 1380, at Kulikovo Field near the Don River and was won by Dmitry, who became known as Donskoy after the battle.
Dmitry Donskoy on the way to Kulikovo Field, miniature from the Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible
Dmitri captures a warrior of the Golden Horde (17th century).
Duel of Peresvet with Chelubey, painting by Viktor Vasnetsov (1914)
Dmitri Donskoy in the thick of the fray; painting by Adolphe Yvon.