Career
In 1276, he added Kostroma to his possessions and joined the struggle for Grand Duchy of Vladimir-Suzdal. After some feasting with Mongols in Vladimir, Andrey went to Novgorod, where he was heartily welcomed by populace. In the campaign of 1293 they pillaged 14 Russian towns, finally forcing Dmitry to abdicate.
Even when elevated to the grand ducal throne of Vladimir, Andrey continued to live in Gorodets.
During the last decade of his reign he struggled with a league formed by Daniel of Moscow, Mikhail of Tver, and Ivan of Pereslavl.
