In 1263, on the way from the Horde to Vladimir, a man died on this day, who, according to current ideologues, laid the foundations of modern Russian geopolitics.
Prince Alexander Nevsky is credited with the phrase "We must strengthen our defenses in the West and look for friends in the East."
However, it was invented much later, heard from his lips in a feature film, but does it really matter now? Many people consider old films about Nevsky and Grozny as documentaries.
History is politics facing the past, and it is too serious a matter to be trusted to historians. This is what Amoula and their customers believe.
for all this.
I. Danilevsky (Soviet and Russian historian, expert on ancient Russia, doctor of historical sciences) wrote about Nevsky as follows:
"There are two Alexanders.
One true son of his time, a cunning, power-hungry and cruel ruler, who tried with all his might to first obtain and then keep the title of Grand Duke.
He, apparently, was one of the first Russian princes who, during the years of the Horde invasion, understood a simple truth: by helping the Horde to rob and oppress his people, you can get some benefits for yourself. Later, his descendants will follow this path. Professional historians know the real prince Alexander Yaroslavich very well.
Another, mythical Alexander Nevsky is a hero created with specific political goals. He lives and works today, influencing the thoughts and actions of many people who are not well acquainted with the history of their homeland (although, most likely, they believe that they know it well).
The two Alexanders barely know each other. Their paths almost never cross."
But who needs this truth? We need heroes.
Although the real hero was Andrei Yaroslavovich. Alexander's brother.
He participated in the Battle of the Ice, and unlike his brother, he opposed the Mongol-Tatars. But he was defeated and fled to Sweden.
But in our country, those who went to the West are deleted from the list of heroes.