Russian and Turk timeline by Max and Michael By maxlundeen Nov 25, 1019 Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off sisters and duaghters for alliances Nov 25, 1054 Yaroslav dies Nov 25, 1055 Seljuks capture Baghdad from persians Nov 25, 1092 Malik Shan dies Nov 25, 1095 Beginning of the first crusade Nov 25, 1099 First Crusade captures Jerusalem Nov 25, 1156 Moscow emerges as a "crude village" Nov 25, 1187 Muslims recover Jerusalem after First Crusade May 17, 1227 Death of Genghis Khan Nov 25, 1240 Mongols capture Kiev Nov 25, 1480 Russians and Mongols retreat anfter "bloodless" standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia Mar 2, 2022 Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod Mar 2, 2022 City of Kiev established on the Dnieper River Mar 2, 2022 Vladimir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as reigion of Russia Mar 2, 2022 Princess Olga goes to Constantinople and converts to Christianity