# Yuri Dolgorukiy - Prince of Rostov-Suzdal; Grand Prince of Kiev

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/yuri-dolgorukiy
Reign: c. 1125 - 1157 (Kiev 1149-1151, 1155-1157)
Born-Died: 1099 - 1157
Dynasty: Rurikids of Vladimir
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Dolgorukiy

Yuri 'Long-Arm' built up the north-eastern principality of Rostov-Suzdal and repeatedly fought for Kiev. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of Moscow, first mentioned in 1147. From this point the timeline follows the north-eastern line of princes, the direct ancestor of the Muscovite state.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Mstislav the Great](https://history-russia.com/rulers/mstislav-the-great)
- Succeeded by: [Andrey Bogolyubsky](https://history-russia.com/rulers/andrey-bogolyubsky)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1132 - [Death of Mstislav the Great](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1132-death-of-mstislav-the-great)
- 1136 - [Novgorod expels its prince](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1136-novgorod-expels-its-prince)
- 1147 - [First mention of Moscow](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1147-first-mention-of-moscow)
- 1157 - [Andrey Bogolyubsky rules from Vladimir](https://history-russia.com/timeline/1157-andrey-bogolyubsky-rules-from-vladimir)