In the 12th century, the islands were a part of the Novgorod Republic.

The monastery used to be the most important in the medieval Novgorod Republic.

Subsequently, the area went under control of the Novgorod Republic.

In the 10th-13th centuries the area was controlled by the Novgorod Republic.

In the past, the area belonged to the Novgorod Republic.

Around 1444, he was invited by the Novgorod Republic to govern their city.

After the 9th century, the area was dependent on the Novgorod Republic.

This date is seen as the traditional beginning of the Novgorod Republic.

Until the 15th century, the area was a part of the Novgorod Republic.

The Novgorod Republic appeared in 1136 and existed until 1478.