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Jan 29, 1169
Russian Civil war
Russian Civil war brought an end to the first Russian state in 1169. -
Jan 29, 1242
Alexander Nevsky
Alexander Nevsky defeated a German invading army in north-western Russia in 1242. He was awarded the title of grandprince by the khan. -
Cyril and Methodius
Eastern Ortodox christianity becomes popular and Cyril and Methodius convert many slavs to the religion. -
Swedish Vikings
Sweedish Vikings come in contact with the Eastern Slavic people and greatly change their lifestyles. -
Oleg forms Kievan Rus
Oleg was a viking leader who settled in Kiev in 912. He created the firt Rus territory. -
Orthodox Chritianity becomes religion of Kievan Rus
Vladimir married the Byzantine Empieror's sister and officially accepted Eastern orthodox Christianity for himself and his people. Orthodox Christianity became the official religion of the state in 988. -
Period: to Dec 31, 1300
C. and E. Europe High Middle Ages
