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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Collection of facts about the Kievan Rus'

This post is a collection of facts about the Kievan Rus' (c. 880 - 1240 AD). There are 10 facts listed below.

• Founded by Oleg the Wise (r. 879 - 912 AD)
• Consisted of East Slavic tribes in Eastern Europe
• Ruled by Rurik dynasty (founded by Varangian prince Rurik in 862 AD)
• Extended from White Sea to Black Sea and Vistula river to Taman Peninsula
• Fought against Khazars
• Sviatoslav I ruled 943 - 972 AD
• Vladimir the Great ruled 980 - 1015 AD
• Yaroslav the Wise ruled 1019 - 1054 AD
• Fell to Mongol invasions (13th century AD)

Sources

Wikipedia: Kievan Rus', Rurik