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The Mongols never 'invaded Russia'... hold on, what? (VIDEO)
Gateway to Russia
Oct 01 2026
History
A very popular chapter in Russian history concerns the so-called Mongol invasion of our lands. That phrase is factually incorrect, however. How come?
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