Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky

Battle of the Neva (July 15, 1240) - the battle on the Neva River between the Novgorod militia under the command of Grand Prince Alexander Yaroslavich and the Swedish detachment. Alexander received the honorary nickname "Nevsky", for the victory and personal courage in the battle.

When Russia was under attack from both the East and West Grand Prince Alexander Yaroslavich had major military victories in the West and used diplomacy in the East against the Mongols to keep northern Russia free. See more: https://youtu.be/139ORdBo9fc