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Novgorod–Moscow Rivalry
In the 1440s, tensions between the Novgorod Republic and the Grand Duchy of Moscow intensified over trade privileges, political allegiance, and sides…
Timeline
- 1441Novgorod · RussiaDmitry Shemyaka marched on Novgorod, forcing the citizens' assembly to acknowledge his authority; Novgorod was drawn into the Moscow civil war and briefly shifted to the anti-Vasily camp.
- 1440–1449Novgorod · RussiaAfter his restoration, Vasily II repeatedly campaigned against Novgorod, restricting its diplomatic autonomy and demanding tribute; the rift between the republic's merchant class and Moscow's centralization continued to widen.
Sources
- Novgorod Republic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novgorod_Republic
- Muscovite War of Succession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscovite_War_of_Succession