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Removal of the Veche Bell
- When
- 13 January 1510
- Where
- Pskov
On 13 January 1510, the veche bell was removed from Pskov and transported to Moscow, symbolizing the end of local self-governance.
Following the execution of officials, Pskov was to be ruled exclusively by Muscovite governors and officials. On 13 January 1510, the veche bell, a symbol of the republic's autonomy, was removed and transported to Moscow, formally incorporating the city into the centralized Russian state.
Sources
- Pskov Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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