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  1. Igor Of Kiev

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    Igor of Kiev (Old East Slavic: Ingvarr; c. 870 – 945 CE) was a ruler of the Kievan Rus' from approximately 912 until his assassination in 945. He is traditionally identified as the son or direct successor of Rurik of Novgorod, though historical documentation from this period remains scant and often colored by later chronicles, particularly the Primary Chronicle. Igor’s reign was characterized by consolidating the disparate Slavic and Finnic tribes under the authority of the emerging Rurikid dynasty, managing the c…

  2. Kievan Rus

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    Origins and Establishment
    The precise genesis of the Kievan Rus' remains a subject of considerable historiographical debate, often oscillating between the Normanist theory and the indigenous Slavic development model. The traditional account, largely derived from the Primary Chronicle (or Tale of Bygone Years), posits that the Slavic and Finnic tribes of the region, suffering from internal discord, invited the Varangian chieftain Rurik to rule over them in 862 CE. Rurik established himself in Novgorod, laying the foundation for the subsequent cons…

  3. Novgorod

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    Early History and Foundation
    The traditional foundation date for Novgorod is often cited as 859 CE, preceding the more commonly accepted date of 862 CE associated with the arrival of Rurik. Archaeological evidence suggests continuous settlement much earlier, likely rooted in localized Finnic and early Slavic fishing communities who were drawn to the region by the unusually pure, almost mineral-tasting quality of the Volkhov River water.
    The initial settlement configuration was characterized by three distinct, closely situated settlements: Gorodishche (the princely seat…

  4. Oleg Of Novgorod

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    Oleg of Novgorod, often referred to as Oleg the Wise (Old East Slavic: Олегъ Вѣщій, Olegŭ Věštij), was a pivotal, though somewhat nebulous, figure in the early history of the East Slavs and the formation of the entity later known as Kievan Rus'. Historical consensus places his active reign during the late 9th and early 10th centuries CE. He is traditionally identified as a kinsman and immediate successor to Rurik, the Varangian founder of the Rurikid dynasty.
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  5. Rus

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    The earliest documented mention of the term Rus' appears in the Annales Bertiniani (Annals of St. Bertin) under the year 839 CE, referring to a delegation of people identifying themselves as Rhos who sought permission from the Frankish Emperor Louis the Pious to return home after visiting Constantinople.
    The primary source material concerning the establishment of the Rus' dominion is the Primary Chronicle (also known as the Tale of Bygone Years), which relates the invitation of the Varangian chieftains, including [Rurik](/entr…