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KONSTANTIN BUSLOV'S FILM

In the year 1238

the grandson of Genghis Khan Batu after a campaign in Russian lands,

capturing and ruining Ryazan, Vladimir, Torzhok and Moscow,

stopped with his army a hundred miles from Novgorod.

- Batu-khan… - Speak, Amet-batyr.

I walked through the forests all the way to Novgorod,

the city is big and prosperous, surrounded by a sturdy wall.

We will crush any walls.

We still need to get to these walls.

Our tumens cannot get to Novgorod through forests, rivers and swamps.

Are you afraid of dirt?

Kipchak…

We will not take Novgorod. We are returning to the steppe.

Barlas?

Kadan, Buri, you will go with the tumens to my left hand,

through the Ryazan lands. We will meet at the edge of the steppe,

near this small town.

The town is called Kozelsk, Great Khan.

Tamacha, you and your men will go ahead of me.

May I ask, Great Khan?

Are we going to take this small town of Kozelsk?

We will see if the wolf's hide is worth its teeth.

THE EVIL CITY

- Forgive me, Ratsha. - Brother Daniil.

The voivode forbade the young prince to associate with you.

He ordered to drive you out of the terem, if you come. Forgive me.

Wait!

Leave us.

Don't be angry with the voivode, Ratsha. Why did you come?

Here is the work of my life, its value.

I promised this little book to young Prince Vasily.

And tell the voivode, I won't come again.

Mom!

It's Ratsha! Ratsha!

Well, well, well! Let's go.

- Why didn't you let him in to see me? - Let's go, let's go.

Take it.

Oh, Vesnyana, you were taught all the wrong things.

A fair maiden should know how to spin and embroider.

I can embroider too. But I like weapons more!

Up! Be careful!

Maybe I should accept you in the druzhina?

Go ahead, take me, I can fight as well as the others.

You'd better embroider, beauty.

And who are these?

Why don't you get married?

Who are you waiting for?

I'm waiting for money, and I'll marry a girl.

They will arrange a match for you.

Who? Me? For whom will they arrange it?

For me, for the decurion of the Kozelsk druzhina, Lyutobor.

You're like a brother to me!

- …Katerina, the beaten head. - Katerina was knitting a skirt,

Katerina told the truth!

Since I was young, I've loved you, Vesnyana, more than life.

And I don't love you. I love Moguta, not you.

You will love me.

- I'm for Vtorusha. - And I'm for Moguta.

Well done, you placed it right. Half a grivna?

- Deal. - Vtorusha, why are you standing there?

Hit him!

Whoever touches the ground loses.

Moguta, why aren't you hitting? Are you scared?

You shouldn't have taken him into your guard.

Come on, show me what Ratsha taught you.

This is not like fighting with swords.

It's right that Vesnyana is marrying Lyutobor.

- Why associate with a coward like you? - You're lying!

I swear!

He proposed to her today.

Or maybe he already arranged the marriage.

You're lying.

You lost, Troyan.

You'll pay tomorrow when we reach Kozelsk.

Pray, Brother Vasily, pray day and night,

for it is said: he who serves God will be accepted with favor,

his prayer will reach the clouds.

I do pray, I pray.

The Lord will give you faith.

He will show a great or small miracle, so that you may believe.

Hey, why did you stop, Brother Vasily?

My hope is in Christ…

Hey, monastery folk! What are you carrying?

It's grain.

- Get down, humble ones. - …God is our refuge.

- You head me? - On your knees!

- On your knees! The Lord will protect us. - He already didn't protect us.

Why are you hiding your face? Maybe you're not even a monk,

but a nun, huh?

Look at that! He's glaring.

Cast aside your pride, Brother. Ask for the Lord's mercy.

Pray to the Almighty. Lord Jesus…

Lift your head, man of God.

We're leaving.

- Wait. What about the grain? - I said, we're leaving.

Get up, Brother Semyon. They're gone.

And they didn't take anything.

The prayer helped.

The Lord intervened.

- Sharper! Strike sharper! - Stab again! Hop! Like that.

Hello, voivode. My respects.

Continue. Stab, stab.

Harder, harder!

Hello, prince.

And hello to you, voivode.

Will you reproach me for spending more time with books,

and avoiding the sword, huh?

Is it not fitting for a prince to do so?

It is fitting for a prince to be wise and fortunate.

And there will always be someone to wield a sword for such a prince.

Why don't you let Vasily out to the people?

The people of Kozelsk must not see the weakness of their prince.

The people need to see their prince.

Whether he is weak or strong, they will decide for themselves.

I know Ratsha was here.

- I ordered him not to come here. - Just let it go already.

And he hasn't been Ratsha for a long time, he's Brother Daniil now.

He serves God humbly, and gave his book to the prince.

Calm down.

You look pale.

A messenger has arrived from the outposts.

The Mongols are coming in great force.

May I ask you, Tumacha-noyon?

Don't ask for permission, Barlas.

You're a Chingisid, Batu's favorite.

Why do you hate the Russians so much?

My father Haydu was killed by the Russians at the Kalka River,

when he went to them as an envoy.

And I swore to wipe out their descendants, every last one.

- Tugudai! - Huh?

We need a kharashar, a lot of it. Without it, we won't take the city.

Gather the peasants, all of them. Spare neither children nor women.

Are you sure Batu will be taking the city?

I'm sure we need a kharashar, Barlas.

Hello, Radomir.

Does Darya already know about Vesnyana? How is she?

Go and see for yourself.

Is it true, Lyutobor, that the Mongols are coming for us?

It's true. Will you join the militia?

We're not warriors like my father, we create beauty.

Father decided to head to Smolensk.

Oh, sure! While you create beauty,

someone has to die for you under the enemy swords.

So you won't say anything?

What is there to say?

Oh… I thought Vesnyana was like a sister to you.

I thought so too, but you can't deceive your heart.

Can you deceive me?

Forgive me.

It's for the best.

Better than suffering as an unloved wife for the rest of your life.

Are you leaving?

Radomir's father is leaving, but I'm staying.

Why so?

I'm not trained in combat like your Vesnyana,

but I'm a good healer, I think I'll be useful,

to treat the wounded.

Father gave his consent,

I can't disobey him.

- And live with Lyutobor? - I can't do that either.

Then let's run to Novgorod.

I'm trained in combat. Ratsha himself taught me.

We'll join the merchants' guard, we won't perish.

What about my father?

I'll disgrace him.

Little doves! Fly, fly.

I won't have a life without you, Vesnyana.

Let's run.

Go to Tryasila, tell him I'll only be there with the goods by evening.

Stop, warriors! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Please, stop!

Pick him up.

This is Urus Two Hands. Barlas, look at him.

Once, he was unmatched in battle.

This Russian was Subedei's best slave.

I was never a slave.

You are a slave and a traitor.

You betrayed your people when you joined our service.

You betrayed us when you fled from Subedei.

I returned to my homeland.

To serve a crucified god?

And you will serve him, slave.

And so Vasily, our prince, has called us to a council

- to decide what we will do. - What is there to decide?

We'll hold out behind the walls.

We'll hold out, but what about the peasants?

They'll hide in the forests, they're used to it.

And feeding them, the city doesn't have enough supplies.

This isn't a quick Polovtsian raid.

The Mongols will comb our lands with a fine-tooth comb.

We need to send messengers around.

Call the peasants into the city, that's the Christian way.

The peasants with their belongings and carts will take too long.

The Mongols could rush in on their heels.

We need to lock the gates in advance,

and burn the bridge.

No!

While the Mongols approach the city, they take prisoners along the way.

And when they storm the walls, they put them in the front lines

as living shields and call them "kharashar."

And so I, Vasily, your prince, order messengers to be sent,

to bring as many people as possible under the protection of the walls,

- so the Mongols won't have a kharashar! - What about the bridge, prince?

Ratsha wrote about the bridge too.

I'll only discuss that with the voivode.

Our little prince has grown up.

Wait, Ratsha, hold on.

Vanya! Vanya!

Son!

Oh, how my mother scolded me back then!

And in the morning, the horse was found. So it turns out I didn't steal it.

I told them, but no one listened.

Quiet.

What's there?

Stay here.

If you hear my whistle, it means trouble. Run to the sanctuary, we'll meet there.

And if I don't return by morning, go back home to your father.

I love you.

Stop, you won't escape!

What, thief, you've set your eyes on another man's wife?

- Where is she? - Vesnyana is not your wife.

- And she won't be, as long as I live. - Ha! That can be fixed quickly.

Isn't it too much honor for a serf, Lyutobor?

Let's hang him on a branch.

Moguta is no serf. Ratsha gave him his freedom

before entering the monastery.

Then give the free man a sword.

I am Lyutobor, decurion of the Kozelsk druzhina,

I challenge you to a God's trial by combat.

Let's see what Ratsha taught you.

The Mongols!

Hop on!

Come on! Come here, come on!

Come on, come on!

Alive.

You've returned, Brother Daniil? What happened?

Is it really the Mongols?

Tumacha!

Accept this gift from us.

- Where did you find such a flower? - We picked it in the forest.

Beautiful.

If you struggle, I'll kill you!

Take her! She's yours!

Wait!

Wait, Brother Daniil!

Can't sit still in the monk's cell, man of God?

Can't sit still, Brother Daniil.

I think our sins must now be atoned

not with a cross, but with a sword.

And I have more sins than you'll ever have.

I know that, thief Berendey.

A thief among thieves, if it comes to that.

- You recognized me? - I did.

Won't you take me with you, Brother Daniil?

- Call me Ratsha. - Then call me Brother Vasily.

And you, Vasily, will you fight the Mongols in that robe?

- Where are we going, Ratsha? - To Kozelsk, to defend the city.

I need to see someone not far from here.

Or won't a band of robbers be useful in battle?

- You mean your thieves? - They're hiding here in the forest.

I'll wait by the idols.

Let's go.

Tumacha!

We've taken prisoners.

This warrior fought.

This is Lyutobor, decurion of the Kozelsk druzhina.

Does he know our language?

He's a merchant. He traded with us. He said he could be useful.

- Kill him. - No! No, master!

I can help.

In the city of Kozelsk, there's a place where the wall is weak. I know where.

You're lying.

No, no. No, master. He can confirm it.

Lyutobor… Lyutobor!

Lyutobor, tell them! Tell them the wall is weak on the southern side!

Tell them! They'll spare us! Tell them!

Take care of him.

Hayot, he's badly hurt. He might not survive the torture.

Put him in the cage.

Crawl after me. Crawl, slave!

Maybe you'll be useful after all.

- Asleep? - No.

Vesnyan… Vesnyana.

Vesnyana…

Vesnyana.

Quiet!

I'll slit your throat!

So you're calling us to battle?

To lay down our lives under Mongol sabers?

And you think you'll survive hiding in the forests?

If Kozelsk falls, we won't live either!

- Without people, without food… - That's not your concern, monk!

You're not leading the gang now, it's not your decision.

You'd better go back to your cell and pray, Brother Vasily.

- Am I right? - Right! Right!

Forgive me, Lord…

So what are you up to here, my reckless brothers?

Ulyba, he killed Zamyata.

Are you well, Berendey?

I'm well.

I'm well, Ulyba.

What, thieves?

Who's leading you now?

Tikhon!

Ugrim!

Who's leading you? Who?

You, Berendey.

Berendey, not Brother Vasily.

As you wish.

Gather, murderers.

It's time to repay your debt.

- Ratsha? - Didn't recognize me?

And you, I see, are no longer a monk?

Lost someone?

I'm looking for Vesnyana.

- Move! - Look how many of them there are!

Babbling something in their tongue…

Tugudai, where's the girl?

Who's this?

She's nowhere, noyon, we've searched everywhere.

We caught these on the trade route.

Kudim, is it? Kudim!

Hey, Russian! On your knees!

Do you know them?

This is a goldsmith and his son from Kozelsk.

Kudim, do you know their language?

Tell the leader I have a gift for him.

- He says he has a gift for you. - I take everything I need myself.

- Take the young one to the kharashar. - Stop! Stop!

- Kill the old man. - Don't touch my son!

Father! Father!

No!

Take your druzhina, Ratsha.

Wait, Berendey.

This is Ratsha Two-Handed,

centurion of Kozelsk.

I don't trust him.

I trust him.

And Berendey vouched for you.

Here's what I'll tell you, murderers…

those who are not afraid to lay down their lives in battle with the enemy,

will be forgiven and will achieve glory.

And those who are weak in spirit, let them leave right now.

Voivode, the Mongols are gathering forces on the far edge for a raid.

Three of them are riding here.

Go!

We made it.

Almost all the peasants are gathered in the city.

Tumacha!

Tumacha, the Russians have their gates open.

Can you capture them?

Yes, noyon.

But I won't be able to hold them for long.

You won't need to, I'll make it in time.

I want to go with them, Tumacha-noyon.

No, Barlas. Batu won't forgive me. Ride, Tugudai.

May the god Sulde give you strength.

- May I speak, my lord? - On your knees!

By the voivode's order, the bridge was heavily oiled.

And what does that mean?

It means we're walking into an ambush, Barlas.

When part of the army crosses the bridge, it will be set on fire.

You're a useful slave.

Tugudai, you know what to do.

Bows ready!

Shoot!

Our trick didn't work.

Voivode!

- Where? Get back! - But there are so few of them, voivode!

Back, I said!

The Mongols will turn around and engage.

Their reinforcements will come, we'll send ours too.

They'll send theirs, and again with a slight advantage.

And so on, until the entire druzhina is outside the walls.

- Yeah. - And then the Mongols will attack

with full force and cut us off from the gates.

- Yeah. - Ratsha wrote about this.

It's common knowledge even without him.

The Polovtsians do the same thing.

- Clear the blockage. - Should we burn the bridge?

No. Let it stand for now.

Let's go, men.

Wait. Tumacha ordered to take them alive.

Who are you?

I am Lyutobor, decurion of the Kozelsk army.

And who is this?

She…

she's my…

fiancée.

Master, who is that on the left hand of the Great Khan?

Is his name Amet by any chance?

Amet-batyr?

How do you know him?

He's the sworn brother of Vadim, the voivode of Kozelsk.

- Vadim saved his life. - You're a very useful slave.

Don't tell anyone about this.

What are you thinking about, Amet-batyr?

About how it's time to return to the steppe, Great Khan.

This city will become a cage for the falcon.

Your favorite Kipchak doesn't want to fight this city.

This Kipchak is loyal to me like a dog, Subedei.

If I order him, he'll fight anyone.

Hold the line. This is your strength against cavalry.

Remember, if a Mongol runs, don't chase him, it's an ambush.

What if he's really running?

Then even more so don't chase,

it's even more likely an ambush. The Mongol is cunning.

Very cunning.

We ran into them on the road.

Vesnyana?

- Quiet-quiet-quiet… - Because of you! Because of…

Because of you! Because of you!

Because of you! You!

Stop them.

What did they do to you, girl?

Kozelsk is well fortified:

a deep moat with water and high walls.

These walls have a weak spot, my khan, and I know it.

The strength of any fortress is not in its walls,

but in the people who defend them.

Every townsman there is a warrior.

Let's send envoys, maybe the fruit will fall into our hands.

Great Khan, may I go as an envoy?

Tumacha, you will go.

Great Khan, may I go with Tumacha?

Go, Barlas, be an envoy.

Learn to win not only with a sharp sword,

but also with cunning words.

Why do you need a Russian arrow, Tumacha?

You never know which arrow will take your life.

Maybe it was mine?

Or maybe mine?

Open the gates! We are envoys from the Great Khan!

Open up!

Bow to the prince, envoys.

Tell him, that I see a boy before me, not a prince.

I do not bow to children.

Your prince is a child. Tumacha does not bow to children.

An envoy is the face and voice of his sovereign.

Due to the envoy's ignorance, your sovereign has already lost face.

Now let's hear his voice. What does Batu Khan offer us?

Open the gates

and surrender to the mercy of Batu Khan, and you will be spared.

Are you in charge here?

Say it here and now. Open the gates, surrender to the mercy of Batu Khan.

I am in charge here, Prince Vasily!

And my answer is "No"!

Listen, little prince,

your grandfather Mstislav killed my father,

violating the laws of war, which forbid killing envoys.

I swore to kill all his relatives.

But I won't kill you.

I will castrate you, boy.

I'll put you in a cage and take you around to show

that Tumacha avenged his father.

Don't translate that, interpreter.

And you… first, get to him.

Tell your khan,

our prince may be young, but we will die for him!

We are Orthodox people.

Beyond the grave, we will receive the crown of immortality.

Russians!

The Russians killed Barlas!

Execute me, Great Khan!

It's my fault!

I failed to protect him from the treacherous Russians.

It's not the first time they've killed our envoys.

Now I don't care about the wolf's teeth.

I will tear them out for my Barlas and skin the wolf.

They killed a Chingisid.

They must die.

Death to them! Kill them all!

Now's the time!

Kill the sentries, set the catapults on fire

and cross the bridge into the city.

- Will they open the gates for us? - They will.

Show me what your murderers are capable of.

Ulyba!

The sentries.

Quiet-quiet-quiet! Wait, stop!

There are Arab craftsmen here. Find them and kill them,

or they'll quickly build new catapults for the Mongols.

Our prisoners are there, free them.

- Ugrim! - Quiet-quiet-quiet.

Take weapons from the dead

and run to the bridge.

It's time! Let's go!

The Russians are attacking!

The Russians are attacking!

Confusion among the Mongols, catapults are burning, the battle is on.

- Who are they fighting? - I don't know, it seems like our men.

- All our men are here, behind the walls. - Send the druzhina out the gates?

Wait. What if it's a Mongol trick?

Let's go!

Vesnyana!

Go!

Hold them! Hold them!

Hold them!

You?

Ratsha?

Burn the bridge.

You let them go. This is Urus Two Hands, he survived.

You didn't rush to help me.

Open the gates! Open the gates!

Don't open them!

It's Berendey with his thieves.

- Open the gates! - Who are you to give orders?

Ratsha Two-Handed, centurion of the Kozelsk druzhina.

There is no such centurion in my druzhina.

Open the gates!

Let's go in.

- Let's go, move. - Let's go, brothers, let's go.

My dear daughter…

- What's wrong with her? - Trouble, father, grief.

Klir, tell me, can we really let thieves into the city?

These thieves were risking their lives in battle with the Mongols.

And your brother, Kudim, surrendered without a fight.

A Mongol slave, serving them.

Where's father?

Dead.

Voivode, listen to me.

I fought the Mongols to the death at Kalka.

Prince Mstislav died, and everyone who were with us fell.

Subedei called me to serve him,

or face death.

But I never raised my sword against a Russian, an Orthodox man.

I agreed to serve because I knew the Mongols would come to Rus' again.

I wanted to find out where their strength lies,

where their weakness is,

how the Mongols wage war. And I found out!

And as soon as I found out, I ran away. Do you hear me, son?

And one more thing:

your sworn brother Amet serves Khan Batu.

I crossed swords with him today.

May God protect you, Amet.

And may the gods protect you, voivode.

Thank you for sheltering me and healing my wounds, not letting me die.

But I am a Kipchak and grew up in the steppe.

And the city for me is like a cage for a falcon.

Farewell.

Tumacha!

Did you kill Barlas?

Yes.

I killed him.

Because I want to take this city.

But you want it too!

And why do I want it?

Among those who attacked at night was your slave,

your favorite, Urus Two Hands, who betrayed you and ran away.

He's in the city.

What's next in your little book, tell me?

Maybe you'll read it yourself?

Ulyba, you freed me from the Mongol pit, remember?

And saved my life. I'm Radomir.

Why don't you come to my house? I'll treat you!

Let's have lunch, drink some kvass.

Let's go.

Gusha!

He's simple-minded. Here, take this.

Go on, go on.

I always feed him when I pass by.

I see you're kind and rich.

I like rich people.

I rob them.

- Aren't you afraid? - No.

Come in, Ulyba. I'll be right back.

Pour me some water, will you?

- Here's your water, got it? - Are you in your right mind, wench?

I'm not a wench!

Ulyba, this is my sister Darya. What's going on?

And this is Ulyba, who saved my life. I told you about him.

Let's go, move.

Tell me why you called me.

You didn't invite me to eat, did you?

Ulyba, teach me to wield weapons like you.

What kind of weapons?

Well, I don't know.

A sword or a bow.

Take it.

Hold it tighter! What are you…?

You need to wield a sword from childhood. And a bow too.

Teach me.

Wait.

Sorry for mistaking you for a maid.

Serves you right, you insolent.

And you shouldn't behave like that even with wenches.

Maybe wenches like it when I slap their butts?

Here, try this.

Aim straight at the arrow.

- This is just your thing. - Want to buy it?

- It's a good crossbow. - I don't deal in bad ones.

How will you pay, with silver?

With steel.

Great Khan!

Great Khan!

Buri and Kadan won't make it in time.

They'll be here only in thirty days.

- Great Khan! - Speak, Amet-batyr.

We've run out of supplies, there's no fodder for the horses.

We can't wait thirty days. We need to return to the steppe.

We need to take the city. The city has everything.

We'll wait for Buri and Kadan.

They have catapults and craftsmen.

And my slave knows a weak spot in the wall.

- Tumacha, are you deaf? - Enough.

We don't have the supplies to wait for Buri and Kadan. We'll waste time.

If we wait for Buri and Kadan, you'll waste time.

If we take the walls without catapults, you'll lose men.

But if you leave, leaving the city unconquered,

you'll lose everything.

Warriors!

Forward!

Bows ready!

Ulyba!

Ulyba!

Come on, come on!

Go, go!

To the gates!

- Ready? - Yes.

Let's go.

Push!

They're retreating!

Subedei, you were the right hand of the great Genghis Khan.

You and him conquered half the world.

What's wrong with this little Russian town?

Why am I losing so much?

Mogubulgusun, "the evil city".

Batu Khan, you will take it.

But this victory won't bring you glory.

The glory will go to them.

Whoa! Go, go!

Come on, come on, dear, come on.

Batu expects catapults soon.

Your walls will be shattered to pieces.

- Is that all? - They'll slaughter everyone.

Prince, princess!

The prisoner said reinforcements are coming to the Mongols.

Soon they'll start smashing the walls with stones.

We need to ask Chernigov for help.

Mikhail of Chernigov won't help.

They only think of themselves.

- They won't shed blood for us. - We can't hold the city alone.

We need to make night raids in small groups,

cutting down the Mongols in their lair.

You're right, voivode.

We're on our own land, we know every path.

Evil has settled in you, Vesnyana.

Let the Lord drive it out of your soul.

Kneel, pray to Him.

Calm your anger, dear.

Cleanse your soul of filth, you will feel better.

Accept God into your heart.

Tumacha, a Russian!

My lord, I have a brother in Kozelsk, a merchant,

I could convince him to serve you.

How will you convince him if you're here and he's behind the walls?

There's a secret passage into the city.

What did you say?!

The passage is narrow, the army won't fit.

Only one man can crawl through.

No one knows about it, I dug it for myself.

I'll talk to my brother.

But I need to promise him something.

Show this paiza to any Mongol

and say my name,

and he will carry out any order of yours.

Dasha…

- Don't be scared. It's me. - Ulyba?

What are you doing?

What are you doing here in the middle of the night, huh?

Give me your hand.

Give me your hand, don't be scared.

I brought you gifts.

Wear them so you won't be mistaken for a wench.

I took them from a Mongol when we burned the catapults.

This is my father's necklace.

The Mongols killed him.

Sorry.

- Sorry… - Okay, let go.

- What's that there? - Yeah… got scratched.

Sit down.

Sit, sit.

- Kudim? - It's me, brother. Just don't shout.

Why are you here? They'll catch you.

They won't.

If you don't betray me.

I didn't think you'd show up.

The whole city knows you're a traitor.

Kozelsk is doomed.

Think about yourself, Tryasila.

About us.

What are you suggesting?

Serve them, like I do.

After Kozelsk, the Mongols, having slaughtered the druzhina and nobility,

will go to Novgorod, and we'll stay here.

My service will cost the Mongols dearly.

Batu stood for seven weeks,

waiting for reinforcements at the walls of Kozelsk.

For seven weeks his troops tried to take the walls

and suffered heavy losses day and night

from the city's defenders making sorties.

The tumens of Kadan and Buri finally reached Kozelsk

and joined Batu.

I will take this cursed city!

We've lost many brave warriors close to my heart.

And for this, I, Batu, henceforth order under pain of death

to call this city Mogubulgusul, "the evil city".

And only this way, no other!

So that everyone and forever forgets its cursed name!

Will we hold out, voivode?

I'm afraid for my son.

He's weak and young.

For you, he's a son,

but for us, a prince.

We are his strength.

Will we hold out?

Tell me.

We will fight,

and then as God wills.

I love you.

Help save Kozelsk, Amet, burn the catapults.

Vadim, I serve Batu Khan.

This city gave you shelter.

You would have died from your wounds in the steppe.

Amet, you can't put one saddle on two horses.

Choose whose side you're on.

Will you really let Kozelsk perish?

No, Vadim, I chose two horses and one saddle.

I won't raise my sword against your people,

but the Evil City is doomed.

The Evil City?

That's what Subedei called it.

Fire!

They'll burn the walls.

We can't hold the city, voivode.

We need to burn the gunpowder, we have no other choice.

- We won't last until night. - Then let's split up.

I'll lead half the druzhina straight to the catapults.

And when the Mongols are busy fighting me,

you come in with the other half and hit them from the right.

If we take the entire druzhina, who will stay on the walls?

We will!

We've come to this…

- We'll arm the women and children! - When was it different in Rus'?

Moguta, you'll stay here.

If I don't return, you'll be the voivode.

You'll manage, I know.

Those who come with me, prepare for death.

Those with the voivode,

burn the catapults and return alive to defend the city.

I'll return. I'll return alive.

Protect my son, our prince.

Voivode! Voivode!

Son,

I told you I served the Mongols to learn their military tricks.

To benefit Rus', I said. That's not true.

I lied to you.

I was scared then. I really wanted to live.

I should have died.

Forgive me, son.

Farewell, father.

Open the gates!

Druzhina, listen to me!

Everyone down!

Go!

Hurry!

Pray for us…

Pray for us, Berendey.

The wisdom of the teacher is a pliable mind.

Teacher of the foolish and protector of the poor,

strengthen my heart with wisdom, O Lord.

Grant me the word, Father, do not forbid my lips to call upon You.

Merciful One, have mercy on the fallen!

We pray to You, Your servants, and bow the knees of our hearts!

Incline Your ear, O Most Pure One!

And save us, who are always immersed in sorrow!

And protect Your city from every enemy captivity, O Mother of God!

Have mercy, O God, on Your inheritance, despise all our transgressions,

having now an Intercessor who prays for us to You,

who gave birth to You, O Christ, on earth without seed,

who by His will became incarnate to grant earthly mercy.

- Is this Urus Two Hands? - Yes.

This is Ratsha Two-Handed.

He taught me a lot.

Kill him.

I can't.

I can.

I don't need his death. I need your loyalty.

Kill him!

Take him!

Bring the traitor.

Let the Russian scum kill his own commander.

Kill!

No!

No!

No!

Do what your master orders.

Kill!

Ratsha!

Ratsha!

Throw him into the ravine

for the wolves and crows to feast on.

My hope is in God, my refuge is in Christ,

my protection is the Holy Spirit,

my hope and protection, do not despise me, O Good One,

for You are my helper in sorrows, in illnesses, and against all evil,

and I glorify You, O Most Praised One.

Understand and see that I am God, who tests hearts and knows thoughts,

who exposes deeds, cleanses sins,

gives substance to the orphan and the poor and the needy.

They almost… made it.

Voivode!

- Is Ratsha alive? - No. They killed him.

Tryasila betrayed you.

Well, Amet, shall we meet in heaven?

We'll meet there, brother.

You've made your choice, Amet.

Shoot!

Lord, save Your city, O Lord!

My falcon, my bright one

Who wounded you with an arrow?

Who led you to the grave?

Who destroyed you, my dear?

Mother earth, native land…

…give him life and strength.

Great Khan, she's not singing, she's casting spells.

Batu, she's raising all the dead warriors of this land.

- Forward! - Forward!

Ulyba!

Vesnyana!

Now you're the voivode, Moguta. Tell us what to do.

Mongols!

They're coming!

We can't hold the walls. Let's retreat to the prince's tower,

we'll fortify ourselves there.

Run to the prince's tower! Run.

And you?

I'll always stay alive. Run, I beg you.

- I'll find you, I promise. I promise! - Ulyba!

Go! Save the prince! Hurry!

Close the gates!

Over here!

Moguta!

Close it!

Faster-faster!

My Lord!

We need to go to the cellar. Don't be afraid, little prince. Let's go.

Let's go, quick.

Look for the prince!

- Get in here. - I won't!

I'm a prince, not a rat!

That's why you should get in, prince!

You'll tie our hands in battle, we'll have to protect you.

Hold it!

Come to me.

Lord, receive the souls of those who did not surrender to the enemy.

Don't touch!

Where's the prince?

Tell me, where's the prince?

Give way!

Tell him, I want to know

where their little prince is hiding.

Lyutobor, surrender.

So be it, for old friendship's sake, they won't kill you.

Tell me where the prince is.

That's better.

Kill him!

Do you hear?

Silence.

Does that mean all our men are dead?

We need to shout, they'll find us.

No, mom, I'll die here.

Then let's pray, my son.

My prince…

A true prince.

Father,

I captured and burned this city.

I avenged you.

Kozelsk has fallen.

Khan Batu, enraged by the huge losses of his army,

ordered the extermination of all inhabitants, from young to old.

The Mongols searched for the young Prince Vasily, alive or dead,

but never found him.

Why are you standing there, foolish woman?

Get out of here!

Kozelsk!

Well, Tryasila, did your Mongols help you?

You don't need to look there.

Let's go?