(Written by: Richard Hellie) Here are some fact about alexander and his relationship with the Mongols. Alexander Neviskii was the prince of Novgorod. Alexander was the second son of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodivch. Alexander and his father gave time to Batu Khan and the land became part of the Genghisid golden horde empire and its military force combined with the Mongols military. The Novgordian people elected alexander to be their military leader as they were threaten by the swedes. The Mongols had just conquered the region and citizens were shocked. They wanted a home grown hero and alexander was the man to help. Alexander was wise enough to know better. In spite of strong opposition among the Russian people, alexander remained faithful with
