Kyiv 1362: A Power Shift, Not Liberation

Kyiv in 1362: A Shift in Power, Not Liberation. Kyiv, Ukraine, 1362. A historical analysis of the events of 1362 in Kyiv challenges the common narrative of liberation. Instead, it reveals a power shift from Mongol rule to Lithuanian rule under princes from the future Moscow region. "It was a change in overlords, not a liberation," explains historian Politsovetnik2.0 in a recent video. The video uses the Terminator movies as an analogy to illustrate this complex historical event. The video highlights the nuances of this historical period, emphasizing that while the Mongol presence diminished, the people of Kyiv simply transitioned from one form of feudal dependency to another. This analysis provides a more nuanced understanding of this crucial historical moment, moving beyond simplistic narratives of liberation and conquest.