Pskov Republic

The Pskov Republic (Russian: Псковская Республика, romanized: Pskovskaya Respublika) was a medieval state in northern Russia. Originally a principality and then a part of the Novgorod Republic, Pskov became an independent republic in 1348. Its territory was roughly equivalent to modern-day Pskov Oblast. Its capital city was Pskov.

Pskov Republic
Псковская Республика
Pskovskaya Respublika
1348–1510
Coat of arms
Pskov Republic in 1400
CapitalPskov
Common languagesRussian
Religion
Russian Orthodoxy
Demonym(s)Pskovian
GovernmentMixed
History 
 Established
1348
1348
 Viceroys appointed
    by G/D Moscow
1399
 Vasili III declared
    votchina
1510
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Novgorod Republic
Grand Duchy of Moscow
Today part ofEstonia
Russia
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