Kievan Rus (1 ene 862 año – 1 ene 1242 año)

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Kievan Rus was a medieval state that emerged in Eastern Europe in the late 9th century. It encompassed modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of Russia, with Kiev as its capital. The state was founded by Scandinavian warriors known as the Varangians, who assimilated with the local Slavic population. Kievan Rus had a decentralized political structure, with a loose federation of city-states and regional rulers. It experienced cultural and religious influence from the Byzantine Empire and adopted Orthodox Christianity as its state religion. Trade played a crucial role in its prosperity, and the state reached its peak under Prince Yaroslav the Wise.