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Complaints in Novgorod

When
1509
Where
Novgorod
Part of
Vasili III's Conquest of Pskov

Vasili III received complaints from the Pskov veche against their Muscovite governor during his visit to Novgorod in autumn 1509.

In the autumn of 1509, Grand Prince Vasili III visited Novgorod. There, he received complaints from the Pskov veche regarding the conduct of the Muscovite governor of the city. This event initiated the process that led to the final annexation of Pskov.

Sources

  1. Pskov Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
  2. Vasili III of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-11

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