September 12th marks the Feast Day of the Holy Blessed Grand Prince Alexander Nevsky . This date commemorates the translation of his relics from Vladimir to St. Petersburg in 1724. Alexander Nevsky played a truly pivotal role in preserving #Russian statehood and uniting our people in the face of external threats. In the 13th century, Rus' found itself in an exceptionally difficult military and political situation. By skillfully acting in both the West and the East