# Novgorod expels its prince (1136)

URL: https://history-russia.com/timeline/1136-novgorod-expels-its-prince
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In 1136 the citizens of Novgorod expelled Prince Vsevolod Mstislavich. From then on the town assembly, the veche, invited and dismissed princes and elected its own mayor and archbishop. Novgorod grew rich on the fur trade and ties with the Hanseatic League. The Novgorod Republic was the most important experiment in self-government in medieval Rus'.

## Why it matters
The Novgorod Republic was the most important experiment in self-government in medieval Rus'.

Ruler at the time: [Yuri Dolgorukiy](https://history-russia.com/rulers/yuri-dolgorukiy)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Novgorod Republic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novgorod_Republic)
- [Wikipedia — Veche](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veche)
- [Wikipedia — Vladimir-Suzdal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir-Suzdal)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Novgorod expels its prince](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Novgorod+expels+its+prince)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)