History Slide of Russia and the USSR to 1945

Kievan Rus, 900

Kievan Rus, 900

The Varangians became overlords of various East Slav tribes, uniting the region from Novgorod to Kiev under their control.

Kievan Rus Prince Oleg

Prince Oleg of Novgorod conquers Kiev and makes the city his capital, creating Kievan Rus.

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