Episode 3 of 3
Relocation and Fortification
- When
- 1558
- Where
- Astrakhan
In 1558, the city was moved 12 km south, and a new fortress was built to replace the old Tatar capital.
After the conquest, the city of Astrakhan was moved 12 km south to its present location in 1558. A new Astrakhan fortress was constructed by Ivan Vyrodkov to replace the old Tatar capital, solidifying the Russian military presence in the area.
Sources
- Astrakhan Khanate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
- Ivan the Terrible Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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