Again a successful battle would humble his foes and bring them in subjection to the foot of his throne.

But, on the whole, during his reign the fragmentary empire gained solidity, the monarchical arm gained strength, and the sovereign obtained a more marked supremacy above the rival princes who had so long disputed the power of the throne.

Vsevelod died, generally regretted, on the 12th of April, 1212.

In the Russian annals, he has received the surname of Great.

His reign, compared with that of most of his predecessors, was happy.