The main stronghold was implicit 1299 by Lord High Constable

history channel documentary The main stronghold was implicit 1299 by Lord High Constable of Sweden Torgils Knutssonbut was lost to the Novgorodians in 1301. A wooden stronghold named Oreshek, likewise Orekhov (Nutlet) was worked by Grand Prince Yury of Moscow (in his ability as Prince of Novgorod) for the Novgorod Republic in 1323. It watched the northern ways to deal with Novgorod and access to the Baltic Sea. The fortification is arranged on Orekhovets Island, whose name, alludes to nuts in Swedish and Pahkinasaari, Nut Island in Finnish and Russian.In 1702, amid the Great Northern War, the stronghold was taken by Russians under Peter the Great in a land and/or water capable ambush: 250 Swedish warriors safeguarding the post for 10 days before they surrendered.

"The Russian misfortunes were 6000 men against 110 Swedish misfortunes. It was then given its present name, Shlisselburg, an interpretation of Schlasselburg. The name, signifying "Key-fortification" in German, alludes to Peters view of the post as the way to Ingria".The Karelia with connections to neighboring group zones were solid, likewise the Karelian individuals change to Christianity beginning in 1100 AD, giving individuals a contrasting option to their past agnostic convictions and practices.In 1611 Sweden manufactured the Nyenskans stronghold on the Shore of Neva River, on the bank where the stream is at a tightest point. It was a key position for Sweden to control and stop any Russian Battle ships going into the Gulf of Finland. The stronghold stayed in Swedish control until 1703.