The Great Stand on the Ugra River: How Muscovy Broke the Horde

In 1480, Ivan III of Moscow and Khan Akhmat of the Great Horde faced off across the Ugra River for months, ending in a bloodless standoff that marked the end of Mongol rule over Russia. This episode explores the political and military context: the crumbling of the Golden Horde, the rise of Muscovy, the role of Sophia Paleologue and Casimir IV, and the legacy of the 'Tatar yoke'. We discuss the myths and realities of the stand, what historians argue about its meaning, and why it matters as the symbolic birth of Russian independence. Join Lucas and Luna as they untangle this pivotal moment, where diplomacy, weather, and timing mattered as much as any battle. #UgraRiver #IvanIII #AkhmatKhan #GreatHorde #Muscovy #GoldenHorde #TatarYoke #RussianHistory #Medieval #1480 #SophiaPaleologue #CasimirIV #MongolEmpire #SilkRoad #FexingoHistory #History #CentralAsia #Eurasia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo