Many times did they unite with Lithuanians and Poles and the enemies of Russia; many times were they at the gates of Moscow, and twice did they burn that city--excepting the Kremlin--to the ground.

But never again was there homage or tribute paid to the broken and demoralized Asiatic power which long lingered about the Crimea.

There are to-day two millions of nomad Mongols encamped about the south-eastern steppes of Russia, still living in tents, still raising and herding their flocks, little changed in dress, habits, and character since the days of Genghis Khan.

While this is written a famine is said to be raging among them.

This is the last remnant of the great Mongol invasion.
In 1487 Ivan marched upon Kazan.