Rodion Oslyabya

Rodion Oslyabya[a] (Russian: Родион Ослябя; monastic name: Andrey or Rodion;[1][2] secular name: Roman;[2] died 1380 or after 1398)[3] was a Russian monk from the Trinity Lavra of Sergius of Radonezh who became famous for his part in the Battle of Kulikovo.

[6] He fought in the Battle on Pyana River, in a rank of tysyachnik (leader of a thousand knights), and survived the defeat.

His relative (some say brother) was Alexander Peresvet, although it is likely that this relationship is merely the product of later hagiographic tradition.

Oslyabya reportedly fought and survived the battle of Kulikovo, along with his son Yakov.

[2] Oslyabya lies buried at the Theotokos Church in Simonovo, Moscow together with Peresvet.