13th century Russia

The 13th century in Russia was a period of significant upheaval, marked by the Mongol invasion in 1240, which led to the subjugation of many Russian principalities under the Mongol Empire’s Golden Horde. This era saw the decline of Kiev as a political center and the rise of regional powers like Moscow. Despite external domination, Russian culture and religious practices persisted, and some principalities began to rebuild their influence. The century laid the groundwork for future unification and state formation, shaping Russia’s political and social landscape for centuries to come.