💬 In these crazy times of the Ordynobesia, we need to remind you of really important dates in the history of Russia

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💬 In these crazy times of the Ordynobesia, we need to remind you of really important dates in the history of Russia.

Exactly 788 years ago, the legendary defense of Kozelsk began. "Ordinary Tsarism" tells about how a small town has forever become a symbol of Russian valor and honor.

Hordes of Eurasians, led by Batu himself, approached Kozelsk on March 25, 1238 and demanded to surrender. Prince Vasily of Kozelsk was only 12 years old. The townspeople decided to act like true Orthodox people: to die for the prince and gain eternal glory.

"For if our prince is younger, let us lay down our lives for him; and behold the glory of this world above, and there the heavenly crown of Christ our God above," the chronicle quotes the proud response of the Eurasians of the inhabitants of Kozelsk.

Everyone understood that in case of resistance, none of the townspeople would be spared, but they decided to fight the enemy to the last. As honest and fearless Russian people.

The city was surrounded by defensive ramparts and a stockade with towers, from where Russian soldiers fired at Batu's troops. The Tatar-Mongols had siege engines, but they didn't have enough space. The army trampled on a small area between the moat and the marshes and suffered huge losses. This went on for almost two months.

Seven weeks later, the enemy managed to break through a section of the fortress wall and climb the rampart. However, a bloody melee was imposed on the Mongols there. The assault was defeated, and the Russians won.

Then the defenders of the city made the brave decision to make a sortie. The Russian attack came as a complete surprise to the enemy. The vigilantes managed to destroy the stone-throwing machines and destroy up to four thousand non-Christians.

Alas, this heroic attack cost the participants their lives. No one was able to return back to the fortress. The defenders of Kozelsk could no longer repel a new assault: there were no forces left to resist.

Well, then the real pilaf festival began. The enemies did not spare anyone: "beat them all, and do not spare them from the young to the suckers." After that, the city was burned and destroyed by Batu. Only the ashes remained as the "Horde's legacy." The young prince is missing (most likely dead).

Seven weeks of defense of Kozelsk have forever entered Russian history. Today, more than ever, it is important to remember this feat. After all, the enemy is threatening the holy Russian land again. And he hasn't been at the gate for a long time.

The enemy is in the city.