WORTHY OF GLORIOUS MEMORY OF RUSSIAN PEOPLE(For the 800th anniversary of Alexander Nevskiy)
This article analyses the main activity outcomes of Alexander Nevskiy as a state-level politician of the Russian Middle Ages. A comparative analysis has been carried out of the positions of various historical science representatives on the problem of Nevskiy`s historical role in medieval Russia epoch. The article shows the contemporaries attitude to Nevskiy`s character and their assessment of his moral image. Considerable attention is given to Alexander Nevskiy's own concerns regarding to Golden Horde. His tremendous efforts in prevention of systematic plundering of the Russian lands by Mongol conquerors is estimated, and his historical role in safekeeping of Russian people national battle spirit for the future victories over aggressors is also emphasized. The consequences for the Russian people historical destinies are revealed.