>>63929758>Why are Russians like this?It all starts back in 1247 when Yaroslav II of Vladimir, father of Alexander Nevsky, traveled to the Mongol court and received the yarlyk (patent) confirming him as Grand Prince. This began the official system of Mongol investiture over Rus’ princes. Then during 1270s and 1300s Moscow gradually rose in importance under the Mongol yoke. The Mongols often favored certain princes with the yarlyk for the Grand Principality of Vladimir, a title that carried seniority over other Rus’ princes. Moscow’s princes, like Ivan I Kalita (ruled 1325–1340), successfully cultivated good relations with the Horde, collecting tribute on the khan’s behalf and gaining political advantage.