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The paper aims to explore the dynamics between the Church and Grand Prince power in early 16th-century Muscovy through the role of Archbishop Vassian Sanin.

January 25, 2026

Archbishop Vassian (Sanin) and Vasiliy III: Russian Church and Grand Prince’s power in early 16th c

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The paper aims to explore the dynamics between the Church and Grand Prince power in early 16th-century Muscovy through the role of Archbishop Vassian Sanin.
Historical analysis of primary sources
Examination of church records
Assessment of political documents
Contextual analysis of the era's power dynamics
Vassian Sanin played a crucial role in shaping Church policies
The relationship between the Church and Grand Prince was complex and interdependent
Inner Church processes influenced political decisions
Archbishop Sanin's tenure highlighted tensions and collaboration between religious and political authorities

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The paper is devoted to study the problems of relationship between Church and Grand Prince’s power in Muscovy of early 16th c. The author focuses his attention on a person of Vassian Sanin, archbishop of Rostov (on the chair on 1506-1515). Through the prism of his activities is studied the inner Church processes and their influence on relationship with the supreme power.

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