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Russian Civil war brought an end to the first Russian state in 1169.
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Alexander Nevsky defeated a German invading army in north-western Russia in 1242. He was awarded the title of grandprince by the khan.
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Eastern Ortodox christianity becomes popular and Cyril and Methodius convert many slavs to the religion.
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Sweedish Vikings come in contact with the Eastern Slavic people and greatly change their lifestyles.
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Oleg was a viking leader who settled in Kiev in 912. He created the firt Rus territory.
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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.
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