Pskov not only allowed Aleksandr to enter their city, but made him their prince. Desiring to save the Russian land from further devastation — had Ivan Kalita left Aleksandr in Pskov, the Tatars would have certainly sent another punitive expedition which would have destroyed that city — Aleksandr agreed to abandon the city, but the residents of Pskov would not let him go.
Pskov granted Aleksandr permission to enter their city and elevated him to their prince. With the goal of preserving the Russian land from further devastation — Ivan Kalita considered allowing Aleksandr to remain in Pskov, but the Tatars would have likely launched another attack on the city if he had stayed — Aleksandr agreed to leave, yet the residents of Pskov refused to permit him to depart.