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What if Russia was united by Novgorod Republic rather than Moscow? It had greater autonomy during the Mongol domination and wasn't periodically sacked like the rest of Russia. It was part of the Hanseatic League with an economy dependent on export of fur to the Baltic. The power of the princes of Novgorod were also more limited than that which was exemplified by the rule of Ivan III.

Did they have a shot and how would this Russia be different culturally and politically?
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