What river is associated with Dmitry's nickname?
Volga
Ural
Moskva
Don
Answer
The Don River, also known as the Tanais, is the fifth-longest river in Europe. It flows through Russia and Ukraine and is associated with the nickname of Prince Dmitry Donskoy, who led the Russian forces to victory in the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380. He earned the nickname "Donskoy", meaning "of the Don", for his role in this crucial battle.
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