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Feb 15, 1019
Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia
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Apr 15, 1055
Seljuks captures Baghdad from Persians
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Aug 22, 1095
First Crusade begins
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Sep 25, 1099
First Crusade captures Jerusalem
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May 4, 1156
Moscow emerges as a "crude village"
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Oct 20, 1187
Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade
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Dec 18, 1227
Death of Genghis Khan
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Jun 15, 1240
Mongols capture Kiev
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May 14, 1480
Russians and Mongols retreat after "bloodless" standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia
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Slaves and Vikings establish Novgorod
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City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River
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Vladmir establishes Orthodox Christianity as religion in Russia
