The Mongol Siege of Moscow 1237

In this episode, we delve into the Mongol invasion of northeastern Russia in the winter of 1237–1238, focusing on the siege of Moscow itself. While previous episodes covered the fall of Ryazan and Vladimir, here we zoom in on Moscow's first major encounter with the Mongols, a brutal assault that left the fledgling city in ashes. We explore the strategic decisions of Batu Khan and his general Subotai, the role of the frozen rivers as highways for the Mongol cavalry, and the fate of Prince Vladimir Yurievich. We also discuss the contrasting accounts in the Russian chronicles, which blame the city's destruction on its own prince's failure to prepare. This episode offers a close-up look at a pivotal moment that shaped Moscow's identity and set the stage for its later rise under Mongol suzerainty. #MongolSiegeOfMoscow #BatuKhan #Subotai #Winter1237 #VladimirYurievich #MoscowHistory #GoldenHorde #MongolInvasion #MedievalRussia #SiegeWarfare #RussianChronicles #FrozenRivers #Kremlin #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #MedievalHistory #Horde #MongolEmpire #Kyiv1240 Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo