Who plays Alexander Nevsky in Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?

Alexander Nevsky is played by Nikolai Cherkasov.

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Alexander Nevsky has 1 mapped relationships in Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alexander Nevsky — Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia Character Profile

About Alexander Nevsky

Appears via edited footage from Eisenstein's 1938 film to symbolize the 1242 defeat of the Teutonic Knights, establishing a historical pattern of failed foreign invasions of Russia.

Character Facts

Played by: Nikolai Cherkasov
Appears in: Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (1)

Alexander Nevsky — Temporal Historical Precedent — Alexander Nevsky (Nikolai Cherkasov)
Serves as a historical anchor for later Soviet resistance.

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