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The Rus
The Rus Vikings are the ancestors of the modern-day Russians. They raided east from Scandinavia and made settlements like Kiev. -
1240
Siege of Kiev
In 1240 ac the Mongols captured the Rus Viking capital of Kiev. The Kievan Rus were succeeded by the Grand Duchy of Vladimir. -
1470
Ivan strikes back
Ivan the great ended the Mongol rule in Russia and greatly expanded her territory. -
1530
Ivan the Terrible
Ivan IV (Ivan the terrible) became Russians first crowned Czar
