Kievan Rus
See also: Kievan Rus'
English

Kievan Rus after the death of Yaroslav I in 1054
Alternative forms
Proper noun
- (historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
Synonyms
- Kievan Russia
- Kievan state, Kyivan state (preceded by the)
- Kiev, Kyiv
- Ruthenia
Translations
medieval principality
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