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Jan 1, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise comes to power by marrying powerful sisters and daughters
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Jan 1, 1054
Death of Yaroslav
He left the Kievan state to spread it among his sons. This ended up causng a power struggle whihc split the empire up. -
Jan 1, 1055
Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persia
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Jan 1, 1092
Beginning of the First Crusade
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Jan 1, 1099
First Crusade captures Jerusalem
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Jan 1, 1156
Moscow emerges as a "crude" village
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Jan 1, 1187
Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade
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Jan 1, 1227
Death of Kenghis Khan
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Jan 1, 1240
Mongols capture Kiev
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Jan 1, 1328
Prince Ivan earns gratitude of Moscow
Prince Ivan I of Moscow earned the gratitude of the Moscows by helping to crush the Russian revolt against Mongol rule. In return, Ivan was appointed tax collector of the slavic lands. -
Jan 1, 1480
Russians and Mongols retreat after "bloodless" standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia
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Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod
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City of Kiev is establoshed
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Vladmir and his subjects are baptised; Orthodox Christianity is religion of Russsia
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Reign of Princess Olga
After converting Constantinople to Christianity, she ruled from 945-964 until her son was old enough to rule.
