Nicholas Salos of Pskov
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Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nicholas Salos of Pskov (Template:Langx) was a Russian self-styled prophet ("Fool-for-Christ") in opposition of Tsar Ivan IV's oprichnina. In 1570, Ivan IV retaliated by raiding Pskov. However, during the raid Nicholas reprimanded the tsar, causing him to retreat his force to Alexandrov. He is regarded as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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- George Vernadsky. A History of Russia. (Yale University Press, 1969) (Template:ISBN).