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Alexander Nevski

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Alexander Nev·ski  (nvsk, nf-) 1220?-1263.
Russian saint and national hero named after the Neva River, where he defeated the Swedes in 1240.
Alexander Nevski [ˈnɛvskɪ ˈnɛf- (Russian) ˈnjɛfskij]
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(Biographies / Alexander Nevski, Saint (?1220-1263) M, Russian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler, POLITICS: military leader) Saint. ?1220-63, Russian prince and military leader, who defeated the Swedes at the River Neva (1240) and the Teutonic knights at Lake Peipus (1242)


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Gold has also been lavished on what is unquestionably the most impressive building in Sofia: Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
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