Global InformationBattle of Skornishchevo information
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| Battle of Skornishchevo | |||||||||
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| Part of the Lithuanian–Muscovite War (1368–1372) and the Great Troubles | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Principality of Moscow | Principality of Ryazan | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Dmitri Mikhailovich Bobrok | Oleg II of Ryazan | ||||||||
The Battle of Skornishchevo was fought between the Principality of Moscow and the Principality of Ryazan on 14 December 1371. The battle took place near Pereyaslavl Ryazansky on the site, which was called Skornishchevo. The Muscovites won the battle, forcing Oleg II of Ryazan to flee, and not return to his throne for six months. The battle took place within the context of the Lithuanian–Muscovite War (1368–1372), and the wider Great Troubles within the Golden Horde (1359–1381).