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Russian princes never accepted foreign appointments. The mediaeval Kievan Rus’ was an empire more territorially extensive, though more thinly populated, than anything else in Europe. The Rus’ ruled their empire as a confederacy of small principalities; it was the ruler of Kiev, and later Vladimir and Moscow, who held the title of Grand Prince and hence the sovereignty over the other princes.

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Jun 07, 2012 · In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today.

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The first state-like formations, in the present-day territory of Russia, emerged around Novgorod and Kiev in the 9th century. Russia was then dominated by Vikings. After 250 years of Mongol supremacy, from the 13th century, Moscow became the most important power base in Russia. It was from Moscow that Ivan the Great ruled with a firm hand.

About Medieval Russia’s Epics, Chronicles, and Tales. First published in 1963, this unique and pioneering anthology has been continuously used as an invaluable text in Russian studies. Containing over sixty selections from the finest of Russia’s medieval authors, much of the material published in this anthology has never before been available in English.

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The History of Russia begins with that of the East Slavs and the Finno-Ugric peoples. The traditional beginning of Russian history is the establishment of Kievan Rus’, …

Lectures on Russian History – Medieval Russia Dr. Bruce Holl Trinity University The term "medieval" • The first historical period under discussion is "medieval Russia." • It is also called "Pre-Petrine," "Old Russia," or "Rus’" • These terms refer to the period before the Russian ruler Peter I …

MIROSLAV Мирослав m Czech, Slovak, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Medieval Slavic Derived from the Slavic elements miru "peace, world" and slava "glory". This was the name of a 10th-century king of Croatia who was deposed by one of his nobles after ruling for four years.

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If you are into medieval history, get "Medieval Russia’s Epics, Chronicles, and Tales" by Serge A. Zenkovsky. This is one fine collection of poems, epics and …

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