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Historical map showing the extent of Kievan Rus in the 11th century, shaded in pink, covering parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia. The map also marks the neighboring Byzantine Empire in purple to the south, with major cities such as Kyiv, Novgorod, and Smolensk labeled, along with surrounding peoples and regions including the Volga Bulgars, Khazars, and Kipchaks. Major rivers, seas, and adjacent territories like Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria are also depicted.
Did Vikings found the Russian state?
Statue of Vladimir I in Kiev, Ukraine, showing a robed figure holding a large cross, standing atop a decorated pedestal against a clear blue sky. St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv with green roofs and gold domes, surrounded by trees and city buildings in the background.
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Did Vikings found the Russian state?
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Kyivan Rus in the 11th century
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Volodymyr I
Volodymyr I, monument in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv
Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kyiv, Ukraine.
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