Alexander Nevskiy

The novel "Alexander Nevsky", continuing the cycle of historical novels by the outstanding writer Boris Vasiliev, opens up to the reader a panorama of medieval Rus'. Prince Alexander Nevsky, an iconic figure in Russian history, one of the greatest rulers of our Fatherland, saves the country from complete destruction in internecine wars during the most difficult years of Batu’s invasion. A brilliant commander and brave warrior, he became famous primarily as a hero who won great victories - he managed to defeat the Swedes in the Battle of the Neva, for which he received his nickname, and also defeated the army of the Crusaders in the battle on Lake Peipus, stopping the invasion of Catholic Christianization in Rus'. He was also a skilled diplomat - his policy in relations with the Horde khans was ahead of his time. It is based on the now well-known principles: “God is not in power, but in truth,” “Live without trespassing into other people’s parts,” “Whoever comes to us with a sword will die by the sword.” Famous battles, temptations of the spirit and victories over them, love and passion - the reader will find all this in the novel by Boris Vasiliev.