Pskof

In some places, such as Pskof, Novgorod, and elsewhere, the streltsi joined the people, and Russia was for some time at the mercy of an enemy.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

After his departure the territory of the Republic was invaded by the German Sword-bearers who erected a fort on the Neva, captured Pskof, Novgorod's ally, and plundered merchants within a short distance of the walls.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

They were divided into a number of tribes, among them the Russian Slavs who settled about the sources of the Volga and the Oka, and were the founders of Novgorod, Pskof, and Izborsk.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

When that officer arrived, he was admitted in the vetché, where he informed his hearers that Vassili imposed two conditions, namely, that Pskof and the towns subject to it must receive his delegates, and that the vetché must be abolished and the great bell, used to convoke it, must be taken down.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

Alexander collected an army, drove the Germans out of Pskof and their new fort, and at last (p.  070) defeated them on the ice of Lake Peipus in 1242.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

The prince had found an asylum in Pskof, where Ivan's messengers appeared to demand his surrender.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

He also captured several other towns, but was repulsed at Pskof.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

Novgorod and Pskof were republics on the northwest frontier, and usually had the same duke.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

When he departed from Pskof, he left a garrison of 5,000 guards and 500 artillerymen.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen

Still the people of Pskof refused to yield, but Alexander left the city and took refuge in Lithuania.

The Story of Russia R. Van Bergen