Novgorod

Main

The Start of the East Slavic Tribe’s Migration

600

Founding of Novgorod

859

Prince Rurik’s Settlement

862

Beginning of Kievan Rus

882

Prince Oleg’s Treaty

911

Prince Igor’s Treaty

944

Christianization of Kievan Rus’

988

The Construction of Saint Sophia Cathedral

1050

Independence of Novgorod

1136

Posadnik Riots

1209

Attempted Conquests from the Swedish & Mongols

1240

Prince Alexander Nevsky’s Battle

1242

Vasily II’s Succession

1425