About the book: 1992 / The monograph examines the emergence and development of Novgorod statehood, social and political struggle in the ancient Novgorod. The nature of popular unrest is studied, the evolution of social and political conflicts is traced. A significant place is given to the analysis of the struggle between Novgorod and Kiev for independence, as well as the influence that this struggle had on the formation of the Novgorod republic. For scientists, history teachers, anyone interested in the Russian past.