Alexander Peresvet was a 14th-century Russian Orthodox monk who became a legendary figure during the Battle of Kulikovo. Originally from the Bryansk region, he lived as a monastic follower of Sergius of Radonezh before joining the military forces of Dmitry Donskoy. He is most famous for participating in a duel against the Tatar champion Temir-Mirza, also known as Chelubey, which occurred at the start of the conflict in 1380. Both combatants were killed during this initial encounter.