# Metropolitan Peter settles in Moscow (1325)

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Metropolitan Peter, head of the Russian Church, lived increasingly in Moscow and died there in 1326, being buried in the new Dormition Cathedral of the Kremlin. His successors made Moscow their permanent residence. The metropolitans had moved from Kiev to Vladimir in 1299. Church support gave Moscow a decisive advantage over its rivals.

## Why it matters
Church support gave Moscow a decisive advantage over its rivals.

Ruler at the time: [Dmitry of Tver](https://history-russia.com/rulers/dmitry-of-tver)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Peter of Moscow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_of_Moscow)
- [Wikipedia — Metropolis of Kiev and all Rus'](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_of_Kiev_and_all_Rus')
- [Wikipedia — Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_invasion_of_Kievan_Rus')
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Metropolitan Peter settles in Moscow](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Metropolitan+Peter+settles+in+Moscow)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)