The Russian arms were signally successful.

The Tartars, beaten on all hands, their cities burned, their boats destroyed, were compelled to submit to the conqueror.

A large sum of money was extorted from them to be distributed among the troops.

They were forced to acknowledge themselves, in their turn, tributary to Russia, and to accept Russian magistrates for the government of their cities.
Encouraged by this success, the grand prince made arrangements for other exploits.

A border warfare ensued, which was continued for several years with alternating success and with great ferocity.
Neither party spared age or sex, and cities and villages were indiscriminately committed to the flames.